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Society of Archers of the Abbey [Est. 1832], Lady Paramount’s Medal, 1834, a silver-gilt award, unsigned, legend both sides, 47mm. Extremely fine, with suspension in the shape of a bow, extremely rare; in contemporary maroon fitted case and worthy of further research £200-300

The Lady Paramount is the traditional appointment of an individual to preside at tournaments and to present awards. It is believed that this medal may have some connection with the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds