I recently received an enquiry from Tim Millett of Timothy Millett Limited (Historical Medals and Works of Art) regarding the silver medal above which possibly dates from the late 18th/early 19th Century.

It has been suggested that the four sets of pin marks  may have secured the medal to school uniform to ‘protect’ the wearer from press-gangs.

If anyone can shed further light on this medal, please e-mail Tim. His website is at: http://www.historicalmedals.com

In reply to my enquiry of 31 August 2009 regarding value of this very special Fermor badge, Tim said he would accept £225.

Sir Henry Fermor School 1744-1994 - A History

by John Hackworth

This excellent book may now be read on-line complete with illustrations at www.theweald.org

(Search under 'Property' for Sir Henry Fermor School)