Great Britain, Royal Visit to Manchester, 1894, a silver-gilt and enamel badge by Elkington, crowned arms, back impressed (To Commemorate the Opening of the Ship Canal, 21 May 1894), 48 x 32mm (W & E 1780.1; Holland p.38; cf. DNW 52, 693). Very fine, rare; with original maroon ribbon and ornate silver-gilt clasp, in original maroon velvet-lined case by Elkington & Co, Manchester £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals Related To Canals and Shipping from the Stanley Holland Collection.

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