RARE! Royal Naval Interport Field Gun Competition Olympia in 1923. Silver

This sterling silver medal commemorates the Devonport team's victory in the Royal Naval Interport Field Gun Competition held at the Olympia in 1923. Event: The Royal Naval Field Gun Competition was a major annual event in the United Kingdom, held as part of the Royal Tournament. History: The tradition of this competition dates back to 1907 and commemorates the feat of British sailors who travelled 190 km to lift the siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War. Location: The 1923 competition took place at the Olympia in London. Winners: The medal visible on the image was won by the Devonport team.

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