Percy Metcalfe

 

Wakefield Civic Society

Percy Metcalfe

CVO RDI

(1895-1970)

Sculptor and Designer

Was born and raised here, studied at the Leeds school of art from 1910 to 1914 and after at the royal college of art.

His designs were used in coins and medals, including the George cross medal, and in pottery, car mascots and commemorative monuments.

2021