Percy Metcalfe
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Percy Metcalfe (1895-1970), CVO, RDI, (often spelled Metcalf without "e") was an English artist and designer. He studied art in Leeds, London and Paris. One of his noted works is the bronze war memorial in Durban, South Africa.
He designed the first Coinage of the Republic of Ireland in 1928. He was responsible for the design of the George Cross in 1940, particularly the head of King George VI on it; and was involved in the design of the Great Seal of the Realm. He produced designs for coinage of several countries including Ireland and Australia.
In the 1930s Metcalf designed car mascots.
NB:
- CVO: Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
- RDI: Royal Designer for Industry (Royal Society of Arts)
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