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Ref: 7569 |
Wales,
Lord Tredegar, Visit to Risca 1896, silver medal, pierced, rare Obv: Bust of
Lord Tredegar right within circle and decorative border, IFOR HAEL each side Rev:
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF around THE RT HON LORD TREDEGAR
TO RISCA 5THOCTOBER 1896 in
field in six lines Condition:
Extremely fine; Diameter: 32mm References:
- Notes:
Godfrey Charles Morgan, 1st Viscount
Tredegar (28 April 1831 – 11 March 1913). Tredegar was admitted to the Gorsedd of Bards in 1897 with the druidic name Ifor Hael (meaning Ifor the Generous).
This medal commemorates his visit to the third local eisteddfod held at Risca and promoted by Monah baptist church (see The
Cardiff Times 10th October 1896). Price
£85 |
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