World War One, Ireland, Dublin, Monkstown House Auxiliary Hospital, undated (1914-18), specimen bronze prize medal, by Allan Gairdner Wyon, head of ward nurse left, MISERICORDIA ET LABORE, rev. MONKSTOWN HOUSE AUXILIARY HOSPITAL +, integral suspension loop, 32mm. Extremely fine.
A volunteer hospital established during the first world war. It is thought the medals were never awarded.
(£50-£70)