Description: Bronze Medal Original Olympic Games Stockholm 1912 collection. I ALSO HAVE THE FRAMED CERTIFICATE FOR SALE SEPARATELY. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS. Awarded to Alfred Messenger. see wiki entry. He won a bronze medal as part of the Great British gymnastics team. Until 2012 London this was ONLY Gymnastics medal we had ever won!!!!! According to one of the sheets his son sold the actual bronze medal for one penny!!!! I see an actual bronze medal is listed for £4000 plus on eBay!! These are direct from a family member who doesn't have anyone to pass them onto. I will describe what is included. I AM NOT AN EXPERT IN THIS FIELD SO PLEASE CARRY OUT YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Metal participation medal. Some residue to rear. Silver lapel 1912 badge. Match worn chest union flag. Embroidery. Good colours. You can see this on various photos taken at the actual event. Amazing really. His embroidered BLAZER BADGE. Gold thread. Good colours. A collection of 7 winners medals. 1 is solid Gold. 6 are solid silver. These have been worn and show signs of use. From Aston Gymnastics club. A large print of Alfred wearing his medals. A smaller version An original photo of a gymnast on the parallel bars. 6 photos showing Alfred with club awards and medals. plus one in army uniform. 4 body building photos. Original. Original photographic glass negatives. one is broken. A bundle of research done by the family member. Copy of WW1 medal award sheet. Sergeant in Ox and Bucks light infantry. AN ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE COLLECTION. Unfortunately the seller is not confident using the internet and has asked me to list. She also needs the money realised from any sale.
Price: 1499.99 GBP
Location: Diss
End Time: 2024-12-01T11:01:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 117.71 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Sport: Summer Olympics
Match Worn: Yes
Event: Stockholm 1912
MPN: Does not apply