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Medal - General Strike May
1926 year| Bronze | 63 g | 51 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | London, Midland & Scottish Railway |
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1926 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 63 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#388550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3 allegorical figures holding models of railway engines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LARG - ITAS
MVN - ERIS
SAL - VS
REIPVB - LICAE
(At base of figures) E GILLICK
Translation: The immensity of the task, the well-being of the country
Designer: Ernest Gillick
Edge
Plain
Comment
Given by the London, Midland & Scottish Railway to staff who volunteered to work during the General Strike 3rd - 13th May 1926.
Issued in a case.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 7370 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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