Warwickshire, the Welford Maypole re-erected 1896, presentation medal or trial striking, white metal, uniface, in brass glazed case of issue, excessively rare, possibly unique

Obv: view of the maypole at Welford, WELFORD MAY-POLE above, RE-ERECTED OCTOBER 1896 below, In the 60th Year of H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA in field

Rev: plain

Condition: as struck; Diameter: 46mm

References: none found

Notes: Welford is just to the west of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. It still has a maypole, reputed to be the tallest in England. The circumstances behind the striking of this handsome piece remain a mystery.

Price £150