Description

A nice medal from 1907.

Institution: Normal Correspondence College (abbreviated on the medal as "NORMAL CORR: COLL:"). This was a prominent London-based institution that specialized in preparing students for teacher training and civil service exams via distance learning.
Recipient: J. W. Hogan
Year: 1907
Achievement: Awarded for obtaining 1st Division (the highest tier) in the K. Scholarship Examination (King's Scholarship Examination).
Historical Context
The King’s Scholarship Examination was a major competitive exam in the UK during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It was essentially the entrance gateway for aspiring teachers to gain admission into "Training Colleges."
Attaining a "1st Division" rank was a significant academic achievement, indicating that J. W. Hogan was among the top-performing candidates in the country that year. The "Normal" in the college's name refers to "Normal Schools," the traditional term for teacher-training institutions (from the French école normale).
Technical Details & Composition
Material: The medal is made of Sterling Silver.
Hallmarks: At the bottom of the reverse side (the side with the oak wreath), there are three distinct hallmark stamps:
Maker's Mark: (Likely "A.C.B" or similar at the top).
Lion Passant: Indicates .925 sterling silver.
City Mark: Likely an anchor (Birmingham) or a leopard's head (London).
Date Letter: The specific lowercase letter identifies the exact year of minting (matching the 1907 engraving).