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January 2020 NYINC Auction 20-22 Jan 2020
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GREAT BRITAIN. Florence Nightingale -- Crimean War Bronze Medal, 1856. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
BHM-2668A; Eimer-1493. By Pinches. Obverse: Draped bust left, reading book; all within oval frame with roses; Reverse: Oval badge within palm wreath. A rather RARE type, this piece honors the famous social reformer who pioneered the practice of modern nursing as well as sanitary and hygiene reform. Her exploits during the Crimean War propelled her to fame, where she became known as "The Lady with the Lamp."
Estimate: $300.00- $450.00
BHM-2668A; Eimer-1493. By Pinches. Obverse: Draped bust left, reading book; all within oval frame with roses; Reverse: Oval badge within palm wreath. A rather RARE type, this piece honors the famous social reformer who pioneered the practice of modern nursing as well as sanitary and hygiene reform. Her exploits during the Crimean War propelled her to fame, where she became known as "The Lady with the Lamp."
Estimate: $300.00- $450.00