Bidspirit auction | A Collection of British Sports

A Collection of British Sports and Civic Enamel Badges and Medals, Mid-20th Century? - A collection of British sports and civic interest badges and medals, primarily mid-20th century? in origin. The group consists of various metal awards, many featuring polychrome enamel detailing. Key items include a series of Amateur Swimming Association Personal Survival medals in Gold Standard, Silver Standard, and Bronze Standard. A large white metal medal is inscribed Royal Life Saving Society Award of Merit, featuring crossed oars and a lifebuoy. Regional interest is present with a Cheshire County Swimming Association badge and a Small Bore Rifle Assoc Middlesex? shield badge depicting heraldic seaxes. Further items include a Suffolk County AAA? pendant, an Outward Bound? pin, a West Lowland Hikers Jubilee? badge featuring a red cross on a compass rose, and a bronzed dartboard pendant. A small wreath-style badge with blue enamel is inscribed A.S.C. M.T.? and a white metal bar brooch is marked Captain. Two circular bronzed medals depict sporting figures in relief.