Lot 1117

Description

I A S (Irish Athletic Society), fob medal, hand engraved, in gold (9ct, 5.3g, 35x35mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Boys Race/Under 16/1st/G(sic) A Greig'; another, 1914, stock medal in silver (30x23mm), English maker and hallmark, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed '120 Yds Hdp/C.A.Greig'; Caledonian Patriotic Demonstration, 1915, Belgian & British Relief Funds, struck in copper (28mm), no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Relay Race/2nd/Central Cadets/C.Greig' (M.-). Good very fine, the last extremely rare and not listed in Morel. (3)

"In connection with the grand patriotic demonstration on January 1, which has been inaugurated by the Southland Caledonian Society. The meeting which was held last evening, presided over by Mr Andrew Bain, was proof that; so far as enthusiasm is concerned everything is in thorough-going order to make things a success. It was decided to offer cash prizes for piping, dancing, field events, chopping and sawing, Fire Brigade events, etc., and that tickets should he sent to the various districts for sale. Good reports were received from each of the various committees, which expressed the determination to do things on New Year's Day. It was decided that a monster procession to the grounds should take place, and that prominence should be given to returned soldiers".

(Courtesy of National Library of New Zealand - Papers Past - from The Southand Times 13 November 1915).