School Board Awards 1900 - Southend-on-Sea

Country: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England (United Kingdom)
Type: Medal
Year: 1900
Mint: Birmingham
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 25.5 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Grade: XF 
Shape: Round

Obverse:
The school crest with its Latin motto in a ribbon. The name of the engraver on the left under the motto and the name of the Mint at right.

Lettering:
SOUTHEND - ON - SEA ○   SCHOOL BOARD 
FORTI NIHIL DIFFICILE
VAUGHTON• BIRM•

Translation of Motto:
Nothing is difficult (for the brave)

Engraver:
Vaughton.

Reverse:
Legend on 7 lines, with the name of the beneficiary engraved in a ribbon and the date of issue at bottom.

Lettering:
AWARDED
TO
EDGAR WHITEHEAD 
FOR 
REGULAR 
ATTENDANCE
1900

Edge:
Plain.

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