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Ref: 6702 |
General
Strike Service Medal 1926, bronze medal by Ernest Gillick,
in case of issue (inside lid lining a little distressed) Obv: Britannia
seated holds out a laurel, symbol of the London Midland & Scottish Railway
Company between rose and thistle, FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926 Rev:
three allegorical women with backs to each other hold two locomotives, Latin
legend, the initial letter of each word signalling LMSR (initials of the
railway company) Condition:
Extremely fine; Diameter: 51mm References:
BHM 4210; E 2003 Notes:
the strike only lasted 9 days before ending in defeat for the unions. It was
called in sympathy for the coal miners, but was defeated in no small part
through the efforts of middle-class people volunteering to run essential
services. This medal was struck by the Royal Mint and given to those who had
volunteered with the LMSR. Price
£60 |
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