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This is one 1897 Commemorative medal that's very interesting. What I'll call the reverses depicts four generations on the Royal Family, Queen Victoria, future Kings Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII. I have come to find out there are at least three completely different obverses associated with this four generation medal and I'm not sure if there are even more. I know of a British, Australian and Canadian version are there more then these three? Interesting item all comment welcome. Cheers, Bill     *** Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a wonderful piece!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'm not kidding when I  in joy over that piece. It is phenomenal. Now it's on my want list  |
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Valued Member
United States
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As a guy who sells paint for a living I kinda want one for the advertising side.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Have you seen the one from Remington Typewriter?  |
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Moderator
 United States
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These look fantastic.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Never knew they existed. My favourite is the Remington piece. On my list now, as well!
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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I've researched these a little further and have collected photos on at least six different obverse matched with the same Four Generation medal.
Cheers, Bill
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Moderator
United States
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I've researched these a little further and have collected photos on at least six different obverse matched with the same Four Generation medal. That is pretty cool. Sounds like that would make for a nice set. |
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United Kingdom
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The eight versions of the "Four Heads" "Four Generations of the British Royal Family" that I know exist are as follows: Dated 1896 32mm with Snowhill address Dated 1897 21mm with abbreviated date and address Dated 1897 32mm with Snowhill address (1896 die altered) Dated 1897 32mm with H. Grueber & Co London Dated 1897 32mm with Marsh Brothers Toronto Dated 1897 38mm with Snowhill address Dated 1899 21mm (different layout) Dated 1900 38mm I would be interested to know if any others exist. Tokenscot         |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very interesting thread for sure!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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There are differing metals and finishes. And there's also a gilt uniface variety. One I have yet to confirm is a Gruber Calendar Medal/4 Generations.
In addition, there are Bon Marche, Sydney, Australia.
W. S. Lincoln, stamp album publishers. Oxford St. London.
Earls Court Great Wheel.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very interesting items. And  Edited by scopru
09/12/2018 11:47 am
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United States
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to the Community, tokenscot! Thank you for sharing. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I have the Pearcy's paint one, but it is badly worn, a pocket piece. I eventually should get one in better shape. These kinds make me laugh-An advertising token in the guise of patriotism. Quite clever, really.
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