engraved byRichard Ferris (reg. Exeter 1784-1812)1804Suspension Device: loop. Comments on Rarity: very rare. Obverse Description: "The REWARD of MERIT" on a central medallion which is suspended by a ribbon tied around crossed quill pens, above crossed palm fronds, all with an engraved border. Reverse Description: "Obtained by GEORGE BRIGHT for his great Improvement in writing at MR. MULLINGS'S School JUNE 1804" on 8 lines, all within an oak leaf border. Attribution Location: on loop. Auction Name and/or Transaction Date: Auction of June 16, 2010. Auction Lot Number: 69.Dix Noonan WebbJ. Ryton Andrews Collection, ExeterExetersilver16.958.948.9hand engraved