| Condition :-Extremely Fine. The Patron's coat of arms and crest are stamped in high relief and are very crisp indeed. Pierced | ||
| Circa :- 1840 | ||
| Size :- 1.7 inches (43.2 mm) long x 1.4 inches (35.6 mm) wide | ||
| This medal is steeped in social history. The Twemlow family took their responsibilities to the community seriously and there were a number of Magistrates among them as well as a Deputy-Lieutenant for the county of Stafford. Friendly Societies were established to provide insurance against sickness, old age and funeral expenses. They were started in the 17th century and in the 18th century they became a conventional alternative to parish relief and charitable assistance. These Societies spread quickly with the onset of the Industrial Revolution and by the Victorian era they had become the most important form of working-class insurance. | ||
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