A Royal United Services Institute gold medal
Auction: 9 March 2022 at 10:00 GMT
£2,500
Description
The Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize, awarded to Lieut Colonel John Farquharson, C.B., R.E., 1893, with Athena by A E Wyon and double crowns to the obverse with 'Presented By The Royal United Service Institution 1874' in original case for Wyon of London
Dimensions
Diameter: 45mm weight: 56g
Footnote
The Trench Gascoigne Prize Essay Competition dates back to 1874 when the Council of RUSI started a Gold Medal essay competition for Army and Royal Navy Officers.