Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals, Cabinets & Books

George V, Coronation, 1911, Gateshead, a plated medal, unsigned [by Fattorini], 25mm (W & E 5095F.2; BHM 4077); Special Constabulary Long Service, E II R, with 1987 clasp (George D. Austin); Germany, Oldenburg, Order of Peter Frederick Ludwig (Military), a silver and enamel cross, 40mm; together with other medals, badges, etc, in silver (7), base metal (80), many of Tyneside interest [90]. Many very fine and better but the Oldenburg Cross missing part of sword; first three in cases of issue £200-300

Provenance: J. Gardiner Collection.

Oldenburg sold with relating letters from the Imperial War Museum and L.F. Guille, January 1946