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Auction 28 - Argentum  2 Feb 2019
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Lot 398

Estimate: 80 GBP
Price realized: 65 GBP
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Medals by Subject, Sport: British Empire Games, Hamilton, Canada 1930, competitor's uniface bronze and enamel badge, a lion proudly stands before Union flag, COMPETITOR above, 32mm, brooch pin to reverse, original yellow ribbon attached, almost extremely fine and very rare
The 1930 British Empire Games was the first of what is now known as the Commonwealth Games. They were held in Hamilton, Ontario from 16-23 August. There were 400 competitors representing 11 nations, and 59 events. Women were only able to enter swimming events.
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