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Stranraer Burgh Medal

Description:

This gold medal has the Stranraer town crest and the legend "ROYAL BURGH OF STRANRAER. INCORPORATED 1617" and "TUTISSIMA STATIO" (safest haven).  It has a Birmingham hallmark and was made 1870-71.

 

The medal, bought at a car boot sale in Surrey, is a mystery.  The date 1870-71 doesn't mark any particular event or anniversary.  Perhaps it was specially made for one of the town's provosts.

Place of Production:
Birmingham
Materials/Media:
gold
Dimensions:
Diameter:26mm
Source:
Stranraer Museum
Accession number:
2003.16
Digital Number:
SRMD012n
Creation Date:
1870-71
Copyright:
Dumfries & Galloway Council