Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead Horticultural Society established 1860, silver prize medal awarded 1911, by A Fenwick, in case of issue from J Steptoe, 67 High Street, Hemel Hempstead

Obv: bust facing of Henry VIII in splendid cap, ermine and regalia, HEMEL HEMPSTED PATRON MDXXXIX HENRICUS VIII D G ANGL FR ET HIB REX MUNICIPII

Rev: HEMEL HEMPSTED HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ESTD 1860 around wreath, engraved award inscription AWARDED TO H FULTON ESQ FOR ROSES Open Section 12TH JULY 1911

Condition: about as issued, attractive; Diameter: 38mm

Notes: the portrait of Henry VIII and date 1539 refer to the king's grant of a charter to the town that year, and the right to hold a weekly market.

Price £65