Collection of medals awarded to members of the Black Dyke Band up to the year 1938. These have been donated to the collection by the players or their families. They are medals presented to winners of the British open contest held annually at Belle Vue, Manchester. It is the oldest Brass Band Championship in the world started in 1853.

Category:
Commemorative object
Materials:
Bronze, Silver, Gold, fabric
Date of Production:
1938
Ownership:
Part of Black Dyke Collection 2016
Condition of Item:
Good
Location:
On display in the Bandroom
Artefact ID:
BD2017-093
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