Special Collections

Sold on 3 April 1998

1 part

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A Collection of Historical and Art Medals, the Property of a European Collector

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№ 683

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3 April 1998

Estimate: £30–£40

Medals Related to Sports, France, Athlète, 1930, a plated bronze award medal by E. Fraisse for the Sous-Secrétariat d’Etat de l’Education Physique, standing athlete with hands outstretched on podiums, reverse legend within wreath, OFFERT PAR LE MINISTRE, 50mm (CGMP p.185); together with GREAT BRITAIN, RAF Athletic Cross Country Association, c.1920, silver award medal by Phillips of Aldershot, engraved (1924 100 Yds Championship, Second), 45mm. [2]. Very fine; second in original blue case of issue (£30-40)