1926 Royal Society of Arts RSA Bronze Medal Case Named John Pinches George V
Authentic 1926 Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Bronze Award Medal - Cased & Edge-Named A magnificent, large-module British academic award medal from the interwar period. This is the official RSA Patron's Medal featuring a stunning high-relief obverse portrait of King George V, beautifully housed in its original velvet-and-silk lined leatherette presentation case. Key Specifications: Recipient: Alan D. Beale (Impressed on edge) Award Detail: Intermediate Examination, Arithmetic, 1926 Composition: Solid Bronze Diameter: Heavy 55 mm (5.5 cm) large-module table medal Weight: Substantial 80.2 grams Maker: Struck by the renowned John Pinches Medallists Ltd, London Artists: Obverse by Sir Bertram Mackennal; Reverse by L. Wyon Condition Report: The medal is in exceptional Excellent to Near-Mint condition.
It retains its completely original, rich chocolate-brown mint patina with no evidence of cleaning, harsh polishing, or verdigris. The fields are clean, and the rim is sharp and entirely free of the typical edge knocks or drops often found on heavy medals of this scale. The original presentation case remains structurally sound with a functional clasp, showing only light, honest external shelf wear consistent with its 100-year age.
Historical Significance: The RSA (Royal Society of Arts) examinations represented the absolute pinnacle of commercial and technical certification in the 1920s. To earn a Bronze Medal, the recipient had to achieve one of the highest competitive scores in the country. This specific award dates to 1926-the monumental year of the Great General Strike-making it a poignant, tactile piece of British social and economic history. Please review all high-resolution close-up photographs carefully as they form a vital part of this description.