Commemorative Coin for the 200th Anniversary of the 1st Company of the Governor's Horse Guards
MakerMade by
Medallic Art Co.
(American, founded 1900)
Date1978
Mediumsilver; cardboard; cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Lt. R. A. Matthewson, 1st Company Governor's Horse Guards
DescriptionA medal/ commemorative coin celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the 1st Company of the Governor's Horse Guards, 1778-1978. On recto, around the perimeter it says, "1st COMPANY GOVERNOR'S HORSE GUARDS/ 1778-1978." There is an image of a man on a horse in the center. On verso, around the perimeter it says, "200th ANNIVERSARY/ 1778-1978." In the center is the 1st Company of the Governor's Horse Guards crest with the head of a horse at the center. There are stars surrounding the crest. Coin is in original box made of a cream-colored cardboard.
Object number1979.10.0
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