Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Gold-Plated and

A Collection of Gold-Plated and Silver-Plated Commemorative Medals and Strikes with Presentation Cases - A collection of gold-plated and silver-plated commemorative medals and strikes with presentation cases. This lot comprises five commemorative items produced for the anniversaries of the First and Second World Wars. Included is a 2014 oval-shaped copper medal plated in 24 carat gold with a padprint finish, weighing 100g and measuring 85mm x 62mm, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. The obverse is inscribed 6.6.1944 D-Day and Bataille de Normandie - Operation Overlord. A large 70mm gold-plated copper strike weighing 110g marks the 1918 Armistice, featuring a colourised Union Jack background and the inscription 11th November 1918. Two 40mm diameter medals weighing 32g each are included: a gold-plated copper medal for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and a silver-plated copper medal for the First World War Centenary. A final medal commemorating the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day) 1945-2005 is presented in a black folder inscribed Victory in Europe 8th May. The items are accompanied by technical information cards and several certificates of authenticity including serial numbers 02096, A 00388, and 00463, some of which bear a blue crest device. Oval medal: 85mm x 62mm; Weight: 100g Armistice strike: 70mm; Weight: 110g Standard medals: 40mm; Weight: 32g.