Royal Scots Greys

[Gordon Williamson]

Anyone any idea what this might be for ?

[Gordon Williamson]

Hallmarked for Birmingham, presumably the Edinburgh mark is a retailer. The Ribbon clasp is also fully hallmarked.

[Si1964]

Hi Gordon,

What size is it???

My only thoughts where some sort of regimental celebrational award or a sweet heart type thingy??

[Gordon Williamson]

Hi Gordon,

What size is it???

My only thoughts where some sort of regimental celebrational award or a sweet heart type thingy??

Hi Simon

That was my fist thought, with the heart motif, but a bit elaborate for a sweetheart piece. Bit big too, its 30mm wide, 48mm tall. Most sweetheart brooches are "cheap and cheerful" rather than expensive hallmarked silver.

I think from the hallmark (Anchor, Lion "X") that it is 1922 at the latest. Of course the cycle repeats every 26/25 years so its difficult to be sure, could be earlier.

Belongs to a friend. I said I'd ask around for him in case anyone recognised it.

[Adam H]

Gordon,

Although I've never seen this particular medal before it reminds me of other regimental awards I've seen that were awarded for sport/shooting competitions of some sort. These were often fairly elaborate and often struck in sterling. Perhaps this one was never awarded as I would expect the reverse to be engraved with the date and name or recipient as well as the type of competition it was awarded for.

I agree that it seems a bit "fancy" for a sweetheart, and these were seldom issued on a ribbon. The heart motif, I suspect has a connection to the regiment itself rather than a romantic meaning.

Cheers,


Adam