Behind the Scenes: Archaeology - Gallantry Medals

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National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP

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Behind the Scenes: Archaeology - Gallantry Medals

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Discover the stories behind three medals for gallantry, won by police hero Benjamin Aylott, RAF pilot Sgt. Glyn Griffiths and Walter Cleall, a rooftop rescuer at Cardiff’s Park Hotel. See the photographs, newspaper cuttings, documents and other memorabilia which allow the full stories of their heroism to be pieced together. With Edward Besly, Assistant Keeper, Numismatist.

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