Lot 4744
Sale 107 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Albert Medal 2nd Class (Land), in bronze, inscribed, 'Presented/in the name of/HER MAJESTY/to Joseph Chetwynd/Collier/for endeavouring to save life/at the/Baddesley Colliery/May 1882'. Toned extremely fine.
LG 12/1/1883 (Wh.11.1.83), p204.
This award related to an underground explosion and fire at the Baddesley Colliery which is in the northern area of the Warwickshire coalfield in England.
- Estimate
- $5,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $9,700