Description Sterling silver Shire Horse Society medal in original case presented to the single heavy horse at the Liverpool Parade in 1925. There are a pair of shire horses in harness in relief below the words ‘Shire Horse Society’, and on the revers, the young Queen Victoria with crown and sceptre, mounted on a ceremonially attired charger.

Hallmark Birmingham 1922

Maker Mappin a& Webb

Weight 47.1g

Dimensions 4.5cm diameter x 5.1cm long

Condition Medal - excellent, box - very good

Background Since 1878 the Shire Horse Society has been working to protect the breed, that was then known as the Old English Breed of Cart Horse.