Record ID: LANCUM-48DC34
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver service medal from World War 1, awarded to Pte. Nicholas Farnworth, 24391, which is inscribed on the rim of the medal. This silver medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war (an area of active fighting) or served overseas (perhaps as a garrison soldier) between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 inclusive. The ribbon would have had a central band of orange edged with white, black and blue lines and although many other medal ribbons symbolise something, it seems that the colour and pattern of the British War…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-5A611D
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medal or homemade medallion dating from the post-medieval period, that is the later 18th century, AD 1739 - 1800. The medal is a sub-circular disc of lead with no evidence of attachment. There is one small chuck missing from one side. The front is decorated with an incuse design of a man in periwig and frock coat, facing right, holding a baton. The legend is very worn. This design was probably impressed into the lead from an Admiral Vernon medallion, which were commemorative medals made in copper alloy, to celebrate Admiral Vernon's successful capture of Portobello wi…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-5A58D3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medal or homemade medallion dating from the post-medieval period, that is the later 18th century, AD 1739 - 1800. The medal is a sub-circular disc of lead with no evidence of attachment. The front is decorated with an incuse design of a man in periwig and frock coat, facing right, holding a baton. The legend is very worn. This design was probably impressed into the lead from an Admiral Vernon medallion, which were commemorative medals made in copper alloy, to celebrate Admiral Vernon's successful capture of Portobello with only six ships in 1739, and his other victories…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-141724
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cut out probably from a commemorative medal possibly of a young Victoria. The object has been cut on all edges around the head and neck of a female figure wearing a crown. On the opposite side of the object a two story building possibly a church is depicted. The building has a steep roof infilled with cross-hatching with a bell surmounted on the centre of the roof. At one end of the roof is a cross and another possible cross is at the other end. There are two upper story windows and a long rectangular door or gate with pillars. In front of the building are two ovals withi…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1F463
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern commemorative medal for CHARLES IX and his brother HENRI III made from cast bronze. Legend, Obverse: CAROLVS IX GALIA(rum) HENRICVS POLO(niae) CRISS(tianissimi) INVIC(tissimi) RR (reges). Reverse: KATHARI(na) REGIN(a) HENRI(ci) II VXOR FRANCIS(ci) ET CAROL(i) REGVM MATER. Catherine was the wife of Henri II and the mother of King François II, Charles IX et Henri III.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-D90BD3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern medal, probably made from cast tin or pewter. The inscription reads: "Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland * Duke of Lancaster; Lancaster Storey.Major * In Commemoration of the fiftieth year of her majesty's reign." 21st June 1887
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.