As far as I know, Albert Charles Mackie never undertook military service. We know he was with the Ministry of Supply in Chislehurst during WWII and it is possible he was in a similar civilian occupation during WWI. But he does have some medals. Those illustrated here were for gymnastic achievements - something that has certainly not continued in my side of the family. Neither my father nor I ever had much interest in sport.
The motto "Vis Unita Fortior" translates as "United Strength is Stronger". The later medal has the holder's name and year on the reverse. It is also inscribed INTER-POLYTECHNIC DRILL COMPETITION around the rim.
Inside the lid is endorsed the makers details:
P. VAUGHTON & SONS
GOTHIC WORKS
BIRMINGHAM
Vaughton was a well known maker of medals and badges. The Gothic Works, which still stands, is at 95 Livery Street. For more about Vaughton, see
Photo of the frontage
Tells us that the FA Cup was made here
A collectors website
Here is a detail from the 1902 medal. It shows the letters V&S and VAUGHTON
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