British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer

Motor Boating, Marine Motoring Association, Duke of York’s International Trophy for 1 1/2 Litre Class Motor Boats, a plated bronze plaque, unsigned, winged Victory over speedboat, rev. named (This Medal has been Awarded to Fred May, in recognition of the Meritorious Performance of his 1 1/2 Litre Racing Motor Boat, ‘2L.O’), 53 x 35mm. Very fine, an early award for this sport (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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Provenance:
DNW Auction 29, 9 April 1997, lot 715.

2LO was the call sign used by the London station of Britain’s first regular broadcasting service, which was originated by Marconi from Writtle, Chelmsford, on 14 February 1922. It is not certain if Fred May had a direct connection with Marconi: GEC-Marconi have kindly confirmed that he was not associated with the company in a senior position in its earliest years