Medal - Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion
Features
| Location |
Wales
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Year | 1953 |
| Composition | Bronze (Oxidised) |
| Diameter | 63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Number | N# 578704 |
| References | Pinches# p56.5 John Harvey Pinches; 1987. Medals by John Pinches: A catalogue of works struck by the company from 1840 to 1969. Heraldry Today, London, United Kingdom. |
Commemorative issue
Granting of Arms 1953
Obverse
Coat of Arms with supporters
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• THE HONOURABLE SOCIETY OF CYMMRODORION •
ANRHYDEDDUS CYMDEITHAS Y CYMMRODORION
Engraver: G. Burridge
Designer: John Robert Pinches
Reverse
Radiant star above clouds within a floral wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CYMRU
A PHOB PETH MAWR
DOETH
A SANCTAIDD.
J. EDWARDS DES. ELKINGTON & CO. DIREX J. MOORE F.
Translation: Wales And All Things Wise And Holy
Engraver: Joseph Moore
Designer: J. Edwards
Edge
Plain with engraving
Mint
John Pinches Medallist Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1840-1980)Comments
The society promotes the language, literature, arts and science of Wales. The society's medal was first awarded in 1883. The recipient's name is engraved around the edge.
Full armorial achievement granted in 1953. Prior to the new coat of arms in 1953, there was an earlier obverse depicting 3 seated women. (Pinches)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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