
medal presented to Edward Arda for services rendered during a fire at Brunswick Mill




Medal with ribbon and brooch, in presentation case. It was presented to Edward Arda for services rendered during a fire at Brunswick Mill, Ancoats, where he was employed as boiler man.
Obverse of medal shows a kinght holding a raised sword with 'PRO PATRIA' (for your country) embossed under it. The reverse of medal has 'Presented by Mrs Bannerman for prompt and efficient service rendered at the fire, Brunswick mill, Manchester, 31 Oct 1902'.
Manufacuted by Elkinton and Co Limited.
Details
- Category:
- Textile Industry
- Object Number:
- Y1989.168
- Materials:
- silver (alloy) and silk
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Gift of Mrs J Broomfield