NAM.2004-06-72-1

Silver Regimental Tug-of-War Medal, The Buffs, 1921. From collection of 27 medals associated with RSM Alfred Trice, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 1919-1945 (c). Obverse: the Buffs Dragon standing on a plinth with '1572' inscribed above, a scroll inscribed, 'VETERI FRONDESCIT HONORE' and a scroll beneath inscribed, 'THE BUFFS', all encircled by a wreath with 22 scrolls inscribed with battle honours, at the top of the wreath is inscribed, 'GUADALOUPE 1759' and at bottom 'S.AFRICA 1879 1900 1902'. Reverse: 'REGIMENTAL SPORTS TUG-OF-WAR 1921 MESOPOTAMIA' inscribed at the centre, surrounded by a wreath.