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British Red Cross Society medallion presented to Catherine M. Topham, 1913

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The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd

1913

Overview

Circular silver medallion with a ring attachment at top. The border comprises a laurel wreath and the recessed centre has a depiction of two women wearing flowing robes tending to a wounded person in a forest setting of trees and bushes. Above them, an enamelled red cross (the only colour on the medallion) with rays emanating from it, is illuminating the scene.
The reverse features the same wreath border, while the central recessed area is engraved with the award details. The maker's mark 'G&S Co, Ld' appears at the bottom. There are no silver hallmarks visible.

Historical information

Catherine M Topham lived in Matlock, Derbyshire and was a member of the British Red Cross Society, Notts Branch, Welbeck prior to World War One. The medallion recognises her winning first prize in a competition during 1913.
During the war, she served at the Red Cross V.A.D. Hospital at Darley Dale from 15 August 1917 until 6 June 1919, doing surgery and ward work.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00179

Item type

Metal Medallions

Themes

Medicine & Health
Social History

Material

Width

35 mm

Height or length

40 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On reverse:

"CATHERINE M. TOPHAM
BRITISH RED CROSS
SOCIETY
NOTTS BRANCH
WELBECK, 1913
1ST PRIZE"

Maker's Mark:

"G&S CO
LD"

Keywords

British Red Cross Society

History - Social

Place made

United Kingdom

Year

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

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Postcard of Whitworth Hospital, Darley Dale, Derbyshire

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Reverse of B.R.C.S. medallion - Catherine M. Topham, 1913

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