1926 British Royal Tournament Bronze Award Medal – Bayonet Teams Competition

British Military Exonumia / Inter-Service Sports Collectible

Overview

Add a rare and action-packed piece of British military history to your collection with this uncirculated bronze award medal from the iconic 1926 Royal Tournament. Specifically issued for the Bayonet Teams Competition, this crisp, intricately detailed medal celebrates the peak of physical prowess, discipline, and competitive spirit within the British Armed Forces during the interwar period.

Historical Significance

Held annually at London's Olympia (and later Earls Court), the Royal Tournament was the premier military pageant of the British Empire, showcasing the skill, precision, and training of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Bayonet fighting and team assault courses were among the most rigorous and crowd-pleasing events of the display, testing soldiers' speed, agility, and combat readiness. Awarded in 1926—at the height of the tournament's interwar prestige—this medal is a tangible link to a bygone era of British military pageantry and competitive camaraderie.

Specifications & Condition

• Issuing Country: United Kingdom

• Year of Issue: 1926

• Event / Competition: Royal Tournament – Bayonet Teams Competition

• Composition: Bronze

• Condition: Uncirculated (Immaculate mint-state preservation with sharp details and original finish)

• Diameter: 1.279 inches (approx. 32.5 mm)

• Weight: 0.521 ounces (approx. 14.8 grams)

Why This Belongs in Your Collection

• Specialized Military Provenance: A hard-to-find thematic award dedicated explicitly to the legendary Royal Tournament's bayonet teams.

• Pristine Preservation: Uncirculated condition ensures that every fine line of the intricate design remains crisp and visually striking.

• Perfect Collector Scale: A compact yet substantial piece that brings a fascinating narrative of interwar British military sportsmanship to any collection of militaria or exonumia.