Episode 17: The People Behind the Medals
About this episode
Marcus Budgen and Robert Wilde-Evans discuss their journeys into the world of military medals and the stories behind them.
In this episode of the Spink Insider Podcast, Head of Medals Marcus Budgen returns alongside medal specialist Robert Wilde-Evans for a thoughtful and personal conversation about how they both found their way into the world of military medals. Together they discuss the honour and privilege of working with objects that represent the lives, service, and sacrifices of men and women across history. Each medal carries a story, and uncovering those stories offers a powerful connection to the past.&...
People in this episode
Host: Marcus Budgen
Guest: Robert Wilde-Evans
Topics covered
- military medals
- history
- personal stories
- service
- sacrifice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Spink and Son LTD
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