| Location |
United Kingdom
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|---|---|
| King |
George VI (1936-1952)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1942 |
| Composition | Lead |
| Diameter | 70 mm |
| Shape | Round (Attached to stone) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Number | N# 569088 |
| References | Engstrom# 8 John Eric Engstrom; 1972. The Medallic Portraits of Sir Winston Churchill. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Battle of Britain 1940-41
Bust of Winston Churchill facing 3/4 left with cigar in mouth
Script: Latin
Lettering: WINSTON CHURCHILL 1941
Engraver: F. J. Halnon
Blank. Pin for attaching to stone
Plain
Cast by London Stonecraft Ltd.
Issued by the British Red Cross and St. John Fund, London.
Attached to stone 125mm x 100mm.
Signed and numbered certificate:
"From Sir Vincent Baddeley K.C.B, to whom the material recovered from the damaged House of Commons following the air-raid on London in 1941 has been supplied by H.M. Ministry of Works and Buildings to be disposed of for certain charitable purposes.
LONDON E.C. England VB/BSB 13th May 1942
I Hereby certify that this stone was part of the structure of the Houses of Parliament, damaged by enemy air raids on 10th May, 1941.
(signed) Vincent Baddeley
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Noonans Auction 256 Lot 391
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15 Jun 2022 |
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