Presentation Quill Pen

The quill pen is white in colour with a silver plaque which is inscribed: “Presented to the Worshipful Company of Upholders on 18th April 1991 by the Worshipful Company of Scriveners”. It is 41.3cm (16.3”) in length and has a black presentation case.

South Africa War Medal

In late 1899, support was sought from City Companies to help fund a regiment, the City of London Imperial Volunteers, for active service in the South African (or Boer) War. Unusually, the campaign medal was awarded to the City Companies that helped to finance the regiment, including the Worshipful Company of Upholders. The whereabouts of the original medal presented to the Upholders in 1901 is unknown. However, this replacement was found by Bertram Chapman (Master 2000-01) and presented to the Company. This medal, which is mounted in a display case, was originally awarded to 75766 Gunner W Coulson, 5th Battery, Royal Field Artillery. The obverse of the medal shows Queen Victoria’s head. The reverse depicts Britannia with a standard holding out a laurel wreath to advancing troops. The ribbon has a broad central orange stripe with a blue and a red stripe on either side. There are five “battle” or “engagement” clasps attached to the ribbon.

Commemorative Baton

This baton commemorates George V’s Silver Jubilee, May 1935. It is inscribed: “HM George V Silver Jubilee Service, St Pauls’ Cathedral, 6th May 1935”.