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Auction: 5020 - The Ivan Buck Collection and Other Properties
Lot: 554

George V, a similar piece, AV 51, 85.72g., by Bertram Mackennel, but with a brilliant field and the inscription on a matt border (BHM 4022, note; Wollaston 28 var.), red leather case of issue, extremely fine and extremely rare Estimate £ 1,200-1,500This piece is one of the very small number of examples of this medal struck on polished blanks from polished dies (as opposed to the usual matt finish) that were presented to the King and Queen and, presumably, a few other VIP´s.

Sold for
£1,800