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Medals: CM.117-2009

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The British Red Cross Society, medal for ‘Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid’, awarded to ‘M. E. DORLING 01610’, enamelled copper-alloy cross, suspended from a white and red ribbon. The Red Cross awarded this medal between 1914 and 1968. Margaret Elizabeth Dorling (née Tribick, known as Lizzie, 1883-1953) was Mrs Morris’s maternal grandmother.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Morris, Janet

Dating

1914 - 1968

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Materials used in production

Copper alloy

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Accession number: CM.117-2009
Primary reference Number: 246745

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Created: Monday 7 September 2020 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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