Chris King presented the Museum’s medal on behalf of the President Simon Martin-Redman, and conveyed Simon’s apologies as he was unable to attend due to family circumstances.
Presented biennially, the Rowland Hill Medal recognises the exhibit published on the Museum of Philately platform since the previous award, that has earned the greatest support from current exhibitors. The medal reflects the Museum’s commitment to preserving exceptional stamp and postal history collections while promoting, educating, and inspiring the public through philately.
Postal history collections can be admired for their beauty, rarity, and historical significance. The finest tell important geographical, social, economic, political, and military stories. Rarely does one exhibit encompass so many of these elements.
Daniel Ryterband’s A Country Divided: Effects of the American Civil War on the Mails does exactly that, exploring the impact of the American Civil War on postal communications during one of the most critical periods in United States history.
The Museum of Philately warmly congratulates Daniel on receiving this distinguished honour and becoming the second recipient of the Rowland Hill Medal.
