Hammer

£270

British Exhibition Medal, bronze d.76mm: London International Exhibition of 1862, prize medal by L. C. Wyon, named to: G. H. DAW. CLASS XI. EF with original case. George H. Daw Gunmakers (est. 1780) is a name still in existence. From Volume 2 of the exhibition catalogue: Class XI - Military Engineering, Armour and Accoutrements, Ordnance and Small Arms. Daw, George H., 57 Threadneedle St. London - Patent central fire breech-loading gun and cartridge. A whole page of the catalogue is devoted to their invention, illustrated.