Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part II)

Great War Tribute Medal, gold straight-armed paty cross, 32 x 32mm., obv. ‘22 Loyalty 1914’; rev. ‘Presented to F. C. Parnell (name engraved) by F.L.C.’, ring suspension, in fitted case of issue, lid inscribed, ‘R. S. Lucas, 1914’. extremely fine £50-70

Awarded by Sir Frederick Lucas Cooke of London to his workers who enlisted in 1914. Known to be awarded in gold, silver and in bronze.