Band of Hope Temperance Medal

Band of Hope Temperance Medal - obverseBand of Hope Temperance Medal - reverse

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Features

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Commemorative medals › Religious medal
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
321427

Commemorative issue

Temperance - Staying sober

Obverse

Shield with promise
Surrounded by words

Lettering:
Band of Hope
Prevention is better than cure
I promise to abstain from all intoxicating drinks as beverages

Reverse

Shaking Hands
Book with writing
Surrounded by a wreath
Banner - Thy word is truth

Lettering:
(In book) HOLY BIBLE
WINE IS A MOCKER
STRONG DRINK IS BRACING
(On banner) THY WORD IS TRUTH

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Wesleyan temperance medal from the mid/late 1800s - Band of Hope. Probably made of tin.

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