Scotland, The Celtic Society, a silver medal circa 1820

Obv: a kilted Highlander stands facing in a glen, holding his claymore, a castle in the distance, thistle below him underneath which THE CELTIC SOCIETY, around top the Scots Gaelic legend CHA TREAG MI TRU (I will not forsake you)

Rev: blank for inscription

With suspension loop for wearing

Condition: Good very fine

Diameter: 36mm

References: DW 115/120

Notes: The Celtic Society of Edinburgh was founded in 1820 with the purpose of maintaining Highland customs and dress. Membership was also open to Lowlanders, and one of its first chairmen was the romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott. These medals are rare.

Price £135

Footnote: my thanks to those who helped me with the translation to English