1943 WW2 Canadian Army v REME Boxing Medal
HEAVYWEIGHT WINNER
Made by F Phillips of Aldershot
Up for auction/sale is a highly collectible World War II military sports prize medal struck by the renowned medalist F. Phillips of Aldershot.
This historic piece represents a wartime tournament match between the Canadian Army and the newly formed Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) in 1943.
Tournament Context:
1943 Canadian Army vs. REME.
Significance: Officially awarded to the HEAVY WEIGHT WINNER.
Obverse: Features a crisp, high-relief Art Deco style depiction of two stylized pugilists/boxers in mid-bout.
Clearly signed "PHILLIPS" and "ALDERSHOT" along the bottom edge.
Reverse: (Include details here if it is plain or features a blank laurel wreath format).
Composition: White metal (not hallmarked silver).