United Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal for the Warwick Castle Fire, 1871 visually-hidden when the sword was no

when the sword was no longer regarded as an effective weapon of war and relegated to ceremonial occasions

moderate soiling from wear and age

United States: Die-stamped brass base

with removable lining in the lid for picture access

Tarnishing is evident to the silver plated features

United Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal for the Warwick Castle Fire, 1871 visually-hidden when the sword was noIn silver, a beautiful carved medal featuring an elephant on shield with a lion atop, encircled by a wreath, reverse demonstrating Warwick Castle against the trees in delicate relief, unnamed, on a scroll suspension, measures 38. 2 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), weighs 29. 96 grams, minor contact marks to edges, lovely patina, near extremely fine. Footnote: In December 1871, a major fire broke out at Warwick Castle in Warwickshire, England, causing extensive