Scarce judge’s badge issued for the Franco-British Exhibition, which was held in conjunction with the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 38 mm, 18 gm, by Spencer of London. The badge contains a border of three shields divided by tablets of raised text, “Franco-British, Exhibition, London 1908,” with the center prominently reading “Jury.” Reverse stamped with the maker’s mark.
The Franco-British Exhibition was a large public fair held in London between May 14th and October 31, 1908. The exhibition attracted 8 million visitors and celebrated the Entente Cordiale signed in 1904 by the United Kingdom and France. The 1908 Summer Olympics fencing events were held in the district alongside the festivities.
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