I have a picture of a medallion that was sent to me from a distant cousin. Her Dad was in the Military in the (maybe 50's) 60's and 70's. I think the Navy, but I'm not sure. This medallion was found in her Grandma's bedside table after she passed away. Is this a military medallion? I really have no idea and am curious. I would appreciate any help or even advice to aide me in finding where I could find out what it is.
Military Medallion?
- Thread starter bilge rat
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It's not a military award.
KCC = ?? Cricket Club.
KCC = ?? Cricket Club.
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I took the liberty of posting your photo on a medals forum I frequent. Here are the 2 replies I have received to date:
Posted Today, 01:22
Hallo Laurence,
Not an official military item in my opinion,
the Second Eleven (2 ND XI)would indicate a Cricket team.
the "K. C. C." could be anywhere in the U.K. or Empire of the day,
Awards for cricket tournaments would have been very common in that period
and many would have been in silver.
Any markings to the rear?
Without specific reference unless pictures or
documented evidence exist in the family it might be impossible to positively identify.
Kevin in Deva.
And the second one:
The proper name for this item is an ' ALBERT '. Named after Prince Albert - the Consort to Queen Victoria. When wearing a suit, a waistcoat was always worn at the same time. This had two waistcoat pockets. The right hand one was for the pocket watch. The chain - worn for safety was known either as a double Albert or, a single. When it was a double the watch went on the right and the left pocket had a sovereign case, or, a vest case for matches. Either as a single or, double, the chain has a cross piece which went through the button hole on the wistcoat and in turn had an attachment point to hang a decoration. The hanging item was , in turn, known as an Albert and could be one of these small silver medallions for taking part in a sporting event. very often army veterans would hang a coin from a country they had fought in - Kruger coins from the Boer War were popular.
Value wise, your medallion is worth about £20/25 if you're lucky. Usually they are melted down.
Hope this helps some.
Posted Today, 01:22
Hallo Laurence,
Not an official military item in my opinion,
the Second Eleven (2 ND XI)would indicate a Cricket team.
the "K. C. C." could be anywhere in the U.K. or Empire of the day,
Awards for cricket tournaments would have been very common in that period
and many would have been in silver.
Any markings to the rear?
Without specific reference unless pictures or
documented evidence exist in the family it might be impossible to positively identify.
Kevin in Deva.
And the second one:
The proper name for this item is an ' ALBERT '. Named after Prince Albert - the Consort to Queen Victoria. When wearing a suit, a waistcoat was always worn at the same time. This had two waistcoat pockets. The right hand one was for the pocket watch. The chain - worn for safety was known either as a double Albert or, a single. When it was a double the watch went on the right and the left pocket had a sovereign case, or, a vest case for matches. Either as a single or, double, the chain has a cross piece which went through the button hole on the wistcoat and in turn had an attachment point to hang a decoration. The hanging item was , in turn, known as an Albert and could be one of these small silver medallions for taking part in a sporting event. very often army veterans would hang a coin from a country they had fought in - Kruger coins from the Boer War were popular.
Value wise, your medallion is worth about £20/25 if you're lucky. Usually they are melted down.
Hope this helps some.
