*British, WW1, "No 4 O.C.B (4th Officer Cadet Battalion), Hertford College, 1918, Relay Race" Medal, Oxford University, in Original Box*
Bronze medal, engraved "No 4 O.C.E Hertford Coll 1918, Relay Race" and on the obverse a laurel wreath. Original Box - inscribed "Goldsmiths and Diamond Merchants Rowell & Son Ltd, Estd 1797, 115, High St. Oxford".
The Hertford College Magazine of 1921 writes:
"Upon the outbreak of war the College offered to lend its buildings for military purposes. In June, 1915, this offer was accepted, and from that time for nearly four years Hertford was used continuously in connection with the training of officers.... In March, 1916, the Officer Cadet Battalion system was started, and Hertford became the home of B ' Company, No. 4 O.C.B., at first two and then 150 strong, which: remained for nearly three years. Altogether about 1,000 cadets, including considerable contingents from Australia and New Zealand were the occupants of Hertford for periods, varying from four to six months... Soon after the Armistice the last company of cadets departed, but their place was' taken by officers sent for training as Education Officers, who came in relays for short period's, about 300 of them in all. "
*Condition*
In good used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
