Wooden presentation box with fabric lining. Box contains a Conductors Baton presented to Major Willcocks in 1959. Metal plate with engraving fixed to box lid. Inscription reads; Daily Herald Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. National Finals Championship section London October 24th 1959 This Baton of Honour was presented to Major G H Willcocks, MVO , MBE Conductor of the Black Dyke Mills Band as the winning band.
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⭐ Black Dyke Band Returns to the BBC Proms 2026 ⭐
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A very Happy Christmas from everyone at Black Dyke Band
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