Irish 1914 Silver. Gold Medal
Design Features
The central harp is likely made of real 9ct or 12ct gold (common for high-end fobs of this era),
Central Motif: A raised golden-colored Irish Harp (the Brian Boru harp), which is the national symbol of Ireland.
Background: The harp is set against a Celtic Cross design, with four arms containing Triquetra (Trinity) knots.
Sunburst: Behind the cross is a sunburst or star-like pattern, common in traditional Irish medal designs.
The back of the piece contains four distinct marks that provide its "DNA":
L. BROS: This is the maker's mark for Lee Brothers, a well-known firm of manufacturing jewellers and silversmiths active in the early 1900s.
The Lion Passant (far left): This indicates the piece is made of Sterling Silver (.925 purity).
The Anchor (middle): This is the town mark for Birmingham, England, a major hub for silver production where many Irish-themed pieces were assayed.
The Letter "P" (far right): This is the date letter. Based on the style of the shield and the typeface, this likely corresponds to the year 1914.
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