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Lot 233

Medal in Memory of Lord George Gordon

Bronze medal in memory of the English Lord George Gordon who converted to Judaism and died in prison. London, [early 19th cent.]. Obverse: Profile portrait of Lord George Gordon. Inscription: "LD GEO GORDON DIED IN NEWGATE NOV I 1973". Reverse: a palm within which is a heart shape, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. Inscription on lower part: "James". Inscription on upper part: "HONOUR". Diameter: 30 mm.