Medal (obverse) of the Highland Society of Glasgow

This is the obverse of a silver medal of the Highland Society of Glasgow, awarded in 1840 to John Mathieson, an apprentice smith and bell hanger, for his good behaviour and exemplary conduct.

The obverse is inscribed, 'Badge of Merit from the Highland Society of Glasgow'.

Societies were established to support Highland migrant workers and to help them engender a sense of a Gaelic community. They encouraged Gaels to hold on to their distinctive culture, while providing prizes for students.

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Online ID:	000-100-067-573-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1961.2260
Date:	1839 - 1840 1840
Material:	Silver
Dimensions:	50 mm D x 2.5 mm deep
What:	Medal, prize
Subject:	Prize awards
Who:	D.C. Rait, Glasgow (Maker) Highland Society of Glasgow John Mathieson (Recipient)
Where:	Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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Description:	Silver medal of the Highland Society of Glasgow, awarded to John Mathieson, a smith and bell hanger, for his apprenticeship, 1840
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