Artwork : ArchiveNo00196

Teaspoon and Medals C.1920s

ContributionForm
Contributor Name	Valerie Oakley
Contributor Image	medal_web.jpg
Profession
Location	Paulsgrove
Collection Date	04.03.09 2.34pm
Artefact Name	Teaspoon and Medals
Artefact Description	There are twelve medals and one teaspoon in the collection. The diameter of the medals is 3cm. The teaspoon has the same design / emblem as one of the medals.
Artefact Date	C.1920s
Artefact Stored	Bedroom drawer
Artefact Form
Artefact Image	Spoons_medals.jpg
Sample Taken	No sample
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History of Artefact	The medals belonged to Mr. Penney who was Mrs Oakley’s neighbour – they mostly relate to sport – they are all linked to Portsmouth. The sports include football, marathons, water-sports, polo and cricket. Some are for winning the competition or they have been awarded as a runners-up prize. Some are linked to the navy also – HMS Victory and HMS Excellent. ‘There were more sailors in Portsmouth at this time.’ Historian
Historian	John Stedman
Previous Owners	Mr.Penney
Special Memories	‘Mr.Penney left these objects to me when he died.’
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