Great War era Tribute Medal: Lincoln, England. 'In Token of Lincoln's Gratitude'. The Great War 1914-1919. Bronze
Dimension: 36mm
Metal: Bronze
Sold together with original makers hinged leatherette case of issue (a/f)
Of considerable Lincoln / Lincolnshire local history interest
An article describing these medals and their presentation was published in the Sheffield Independent issue of, 1 September 1919, as quoted below:
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LINCOLN'S GRATITUDE
ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME TO IT'S FIGHTING SONS
Lincoln gave a splendid reception on Saturday to four thousand of its sons who served with the forces during the war. Addresses of welcome were given by the Mayor (Coun. C. T. Parker) and the city M.P. (Mr. A. Davies), and the men were afterwards entertained to luncheon. Entertainments, sports, and dancing took place, and local bands enlivened the proceedings.
Few occasions can be remembered when the Common has presented so animated a scene. To commemorate the event each man received a bronze medallion embossed with an emblematic figure and the city coat-of-arms. The inscriptions were "Served in the Great War, 1914-1919", and "In token of Lincoln's gratitude,"
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Case exterior with scuffs (a/f)
Condition: Medal is GVF
Code: 24511
50.00 GBP