Award Pollock Medal; gold, 45mm
Features
| Location |
United Kingdom
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|---|---|
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1861 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 64.4 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Number | N# 430888 |
| References | BHM# – Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). 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.PCGS CoinFacts (https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts) |
Commemorative issue
Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst
Obverse
Uniformed bust of Major-General Sir George Pollock left
Script: Latin
Lettering: POLLOCK CABUL 1842
Engraver: Benjamin Wyon
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POLLOCK PRIZE
FOUNDED BY THE BRITISH INHABITANTS OF CALCUTTA TO COMMEMORATE THE EMINENT SERVICES OF MAJOR GENERAL SIR GEORGE POLLOCK G.C.B. AND AWARDED TO THE MOST DISTINGUISHED CADET OF THE SEASON
ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY
Mint
John Pinches Medallist Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1840-1980)Comments
Replacing an earlier larger medal circa 1860, medals wer awarded for each of the two courses per year until 1939. Org. Gold, later gilt. (Pinches)
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Noonans 21 Mar 2013 Auction - Sale 108-110 Lot 637 
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21 Mar 2013 | XF |
USD 2209.43
(GBP 1650.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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