Western Province & Ashanti Rifle Association medal - Robert Mackay 1927/8
Circular gold medal (a) with a wreath and pair of crossed rifles in the centre. The border is enamelled in blue with the words WESTERN PROVINCE & ASHANTI RIFLE ASSOCIATION in gold. Maker's mark of BS stamped on the back, with hallmarks 9, .375, anchor, C (Birmingham, 9 carat gold, 1927/1928). The medal has a ring at the top.
The accompanying presentation box (b) is covered in black leatherette with a gold stamped border on the top. The base of the box is lined with cream velvet and the lid with cream satin with the retailer's name printed on it: Goldsmiths and Jewellers. Bravingtons 298, Pentonville Rd King's Cross and 71, Ludgate Hill EC.
Believed to be membership or prize badge belonging to Robert Mackay, although it is not on the inventory of items bequeathed by him to the town council..
Dimensions: Height 37mm - Width 26mm