Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Jamaica, British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Kingston, 1966, a bronze medal, unsigned, arms of Jamaica and supporters, rev. crowned legend, 54mm. Matt surface, mint state £30-40

Provenance: gift of R. Brandon.

The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston from 4 to 13 August 1966, with the track events at Independence Park. Jamaica won 12 medals, though no gold. These were the first Games to be held outside the so-called White Dominions