Medal (reverse), of Edinburgh Skating Society

This is the reverse of a silver medal of the Edinburgh Skating Society. The medal was presented to James Home in 1792.

The reverse is inscribed with a pair of crossed skates.

In the Middle Ages skates were made with bone runners, but the introduction of metal ones from Holland made it a more attractive sport.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-219-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1967.425
Date:	1792
Material:	Silver
Dimensions:	1.90" excl loop x 1.40"
What:	Medal / badge
Subject:	Medals (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Edinburgh Skating Society James Home
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Silver medal of the Edinburgh Skating Society, for James Home, 1792
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