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First prize certificate, National Challenge Trophy, 1947

The Daily Herald National Brass Band Championship Award First Prize.
The Daily Herald National Championship Challenge Trophy together with £200 guineas was awarded to BLACK DYKE MILLS BAND at the Royal Albert Hall, London November 1st 1947

Category: Certificate
Dimensions: 570 mm x 390 mm frame OD 640 mm x 465 mm
Materials: Paper /Card. Frame painted wood and glass.
Date of Production: 1947
Ownership: Part of Black Dyke Collection 2016
Condition of Item: Good
Location: On Display in Band room
Artefact ID: BD2016-016
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