{"product_id":"victorian-sporting-cross-medal-2nd-prize-handicap-race-w-jones","title":"Victorian Sporting Cross Medal – 2nd Prize Handicap Race – W. Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual Victorian sporting prize medal in the form of a five-rayed Maltese-style cross with a decorative laurel wreath and central engraved monogram. The reverse is engraved \u003cstrong\u003e\"2nd Prize Handicap Race\"\u003c\/strong\u003e together with the recipient's name, \u003cstrong\u003eW. Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating it was awarded as a competitive sporting prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front features an ornate intertwined monogram which appears to read \u003cstrong\u003eRCS\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the exact order of the letters is uncertain. The medal is well made with attractive textured detailing to the cross arms and finely cast laurel wreath decoration.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Type: Victorian Sporting Prize Medal\u003cbr\u003e• Award: 2nd Prize Handicap Race\u003cbr\u003e• Recipient: W. Jones\u003cbr\u003e• Date \/ Period: Late Victorian, circa 1880–1900\u003cbr\u003e• Material: White Metal (possibly silver or silver-plated)\u003cbr\u003e• Design: Five-rayed Maltese-style sporting cross with laurel wreath\u003cbr\u003e• Monogram: Appears to read RCS (exact interpretation uncertain)\u003cbr\u003e• Original suspension loop present\u003cbr\u003e• Unhallmarked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Height: 37.5mm\u003cbr\u003e• Width: 36.5mm\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 12.05g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Good antique condition overall\u003cbr\u003e• Surface scratches and handling wear throughout\u003cbr\u003e• Light tarnishing and age-related marks present\u003cbr\u003e• No visible hallmarks or maker's marks found\u003cbr\u003e• Suspension loop intact and secure\u003cbr\u003e• Engraving remains crisp and legible\u003cbr\u003e• Displays well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive Victorian sporting award medal engraved for \u003cstrong\u003eW. Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e and awarded for \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Prize in a Handicap Race\u003c\/strong\u003e. The unusual five-rayed cross design, attractive laurel wreath decoration, and named recipient make this a fascinating piece of sporting memorabilia and an appealing addition to any collection of antique medals or awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53201621287179,"sku":"1830\/5","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/9145A570-14D8-4A51-8B28-14F38D2BD7D9_1_105_c.jpg?v=1782219492","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/victorian-sporting-cross-medal-2nd-prize-handicap-race-w-jones","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}