Shakespeare medal - no recipient

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 2080 SMNT/15/1/1
  • Dates of Creation
      1912
  • Physical Description
      1 medal

Scope and Content

Medal issued on the occasion of the Sakespeare's England exhibition. Not dedicated to a particular recipient. Made by Vaughtons Ltd, Birmingham; manufacturer's name inscribed. Features a raised Shakespeare bust.

Access Information

Open

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Recto: embossed with bust of Shakespeare; 'William Shakespeare' inscribed underneath the bust.

Verso: inscribed as follows: 'Struck by the Shakespeare Memorial Committee at "Shakespeare's England", 1616-1916, the recipient's name is inscribed in the book of The World's Tribute to Shakespeare, MIMXII'.

Probably made of bronze.