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Copper alloy medal issued to J. Sainsbury as a reward of merit.

The obverse depicts a seated woman in classical dress working with tools. The reverse features an outer inscription, 'MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS EXHIBITION', and an engraved central inscription, 'AWARDED TO J. SAINSBURY FOR HIGH CLASS FURNITURE LEWISHAM 1909'.

The medal is stored in a square wooden case with a hinged lid. The case is covered with maroon leather-effect paper and lined with cream satin and blue felt.