Medal - Bartram ND
| Silver (.925) | 24 g | 38 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Award medals › Artistic awards |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#77823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering with Hallmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
"BARTRAM"
MEDAL
FOR CHARACTER AND
GENERAL EFFICIENCY
AWARDED TO
Edge
Raised and smooth
Comment
The coat of arms was granted 21st March 1927, to the Braintree Urban District Council.
ARMS: Gules on a Cross quarter pierced Or two Lions rampant in pale Azure and two Fleurs-de-Lys in fess Vert.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours in front of two Swords saltirewise hilts in base Argent enfiled by a Mural Crown Or three pierced Mullets Gules.
George Thomas Thorpe BARTRAM OBE JP was a prominent figure in the life of Braintree and was instrumental in getting the Town Hall built.
The pictured example has been engraved.....
CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
BRAINTREE.
ERIC WIFFEN
.1938.
....and the hallmark is TF (maker's mark), anchor (Birmingham mint), lion (0.925 sterling silver) and date letter "O".
