Rare & collectable 9ct gold fob medal relating to the Ancient Order of Druids & hallmarked London 1923 by Louis Simpson & Co.
The front of this attractive medak bears a raised shield on which is engraved the monogram of the medal recipient "GHC".
The obverse is engraved:
"LAWRENCE SHERIFFE LODGE 531. ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS. PRESENTED TO BRO. G.H. CLEAVER IN RECOGNITION OF SERVICES AS M.N.A. APRIL / JUNE 1923"
Weight: 8.0 gm. Width: 30 mm. Height (excluding ring): 33 mm. Hall Mark: London 1923. Maker's Mark: Louis Simpson & Co.
Lawrence Sheriffe/Sherrif (1516 - 1567): A wealthy Tudor merchant who founded Rugby School. The Lawrence Sheriffe Lodge 531 of the Ancient Order of Druids is unsurprisingly based in Rugby.
Summary: Antique medals relating to the Ancient Order of Druids are very collectable; most are in sterling silver so it is quite unusual to find a 9ct gold example. Good luck!