I hadn't had a chance to write about this before, but there was an interesting medal in a November 21, 2013 Spink sale, and I'm curious if E-Sylum readers can tell us any more about it. As a former 'American in London' myself, the 'Americans in London' Tribute Medallion caught my eye. I'd never seen this item before.
Below is an excerpt from the sale press release which described the "group of honours and awards bestowed upon Surgeon-Major T.H. Parke, who saved the life of Henry Morton Stanley, the most famous African explorer of the age".
-Editor
Included in the group of awards and honours is the massive 'Americans in London' Tribute Medallion, engraved with the personal dedication from Stanley:
'From Americans in London to Surgeon T.H. Parke, A.M.D. (Bwana Doctari) 30th. May 1891. "Skilled as a Physician, Tender as a Nurse, Gifted with Remarkable Consideration and Sweet Patience"- Stanley.'
To read the complete press release, see:
The Man Who Saved Stanley: Spink to Sell Awards Bestowed Upon Doctor on Stanley’s Last African Expedition
(www.spink.com/press-releases/the-man-who-saved-stanley-spink-to-sell-awards-bestowed-upon-doctor-on-stanley%E2%80%99s-last-african-expedition.aspx/?id=medals)
Below is more information, excerpted from the online lot description.
-Editor
The Massive 'Americans in London' Tribute Medallion, by Elkington, London, 115mm x 105mm, silver (1.12kg, Hallmarks for London 1890), Stanley facing right on obverse, 'From Americans in London to Surgeon T.H. Parke, A.M.D. (Bwana Doctari) 30th. May 1891. "Skilled as a Physician, Tender as a Nurse, Gifted with Remarkable Consideration and Sweet Patience"- Stanley.' engraved below, reverse featuring portraits of Stanley's four principal Officers, Lieutenant W.G. Stairs, Surgeon T.H. Parke, Captain R.H. Nelson, and Mr. A.J. Mounteney Jephson in centre, Map of Africa above, with the Union and American Flags either side, forest and mountain scenes in background, '"Never while Human Nature remains as we know it will there be found four Gentlemen so matchless for their constancy, devotion to their work, earnest purpose and unflinching obedience to Honour and Duty"- Stanley.' engraved below, in fitted case of issue, the lid depicting a scene where 'Parke sucks the arrow poison from Stairs' wound', and embossed 'Surgeon T.H. Parke, A.M.D. (Bwana Doctari- Master Doctor)'
I wonder how many of these were made, and who they were given to. Where were they struck? Are any in private or public collections in America today?
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
Auction: 13003 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria: Lot 29
(www.spink.com//lot-description.aspx?id=13003000029)
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