Vintage 1956 Girl Guides Medal of Merit Solid Sterling Silver Laurel Award Set For Sale

For sale is a historically complete, beautifully preserved vintage Girl Guides Medal of Merit (Laurel Award) set dating precisely to 1956. This set includes both the full-sized ceremonial medal and its corresponding sew-on uniform ribbon bar, making it an excellent addition for any serious scouting history collector.Key Features:Solid Sterling Silver: Fully hallmarked on the lower reverse with official British stamps: Maker\'s mark \"J.A.W\" (J.A. Wylie & Co.), the Birmingham Assay Anchor, the Lion Passant (guaranteeing sterling purity), and the stylized date letter \'g\' confirming its 1956 production.Beautiful Enamel Finish: The front features a crisp, un-damaged dark green enamel laurel wreath framing the central iconic trefoil.Complete with Ribbon Bar: Comes with the rare matching navy and white striped uniform ribbon bar featuring its authentic black metal trefoil attachment backing.Pristine Backing: The reverse of the silver medal remains completely clean and unengraved.Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural age-appropriate silver tarnish on the reverse. The original silk ribbon bow has a period safety pin carefully stitched onto the backing to keep it securely attached to heavy uniform fabric.Please review all provided photographs carefully to evaluate the condition and hallmarks.