| A Rare George V 9ct Rose Gold and Enamel Manchester A.B.A Medal 1915 by Lloyd,Paine & Amiel The Medal has a diameter of 30 mm with a weight of 10.82 grams The Medal has a circular design with a wide outer rim beaded to the inside with a raised yellow gold centre bearing the Enamelled Manchester Coat of Arms To the rear the medal is engraved MANCHESTER AND DISTRICT A.B.A CHAMPIONSHIP 1915 though not presented to anyone as the medal may have been made but due to the first world was the championship was not held “Concilio et Labore” is the city of Manchester’s motto. Loosely translated is means “Wisdom and Effort”. Some people prefer to read it as meaning ‘Think about the consequences of your work before beginning it’. The ship represents the trading relationships of Manchester. The globe covered in bees also has significance. The bee in heraldic terms represents efficient industry. To this day the bee is often used as a shorthand emblem of Manchester. The white heraldic Unicorn with its chain represents the engineering industries. The lion’s crown is a castle, a reference to the ancient Roman fort of Castlefield. The roses they each wear on their shoulders are references to Lancashire. The Medal is in Excellent Condition 
The Hallmarks are Makers Mark - L.P & A 9 . 375 - 9ct Gold Town Mark - Anchor - Birmingham Date Letter - q - 1915 A Rare George V 9ct Rose Gold and Enamel Manchester A.B.A Medal Guaranteed to please If you have any questions on this item please use the contact link please take a while to browse through my shop and other items on auction HAPPY SHOPPING |