Collecting Military Sport medallions of WW1 and WW2 Games and sports in the Services have long been recognised as important recreational pursuits for both officers and men alike. Boxing, cricket, tennis, running, football and hockey to name but a few where all practised. The aims being to keep servicemen fit, happy and contented and to encourage teamwork and “espirit de corps”.
	With so many similar events taking place within the 3 Services, medallions were struck to commerate the winners and runners up.
Small and cheaply produced, they are commonly made from brass, aluminium, silver, nickel or bronze and are usually of excellent quality.

So where should the collector look? Well, I have pictured some typical examples that turn up at antiques fairs and markets (and car boot sales if you’re lucky). There are probably hundreds, even thousands, out there; no reference book
	(to my knowledge) exists but there is usually enough information on the medallion itself. Fortunately, for the collector of modest means, this does seem to be an area of militaria collecting that the “world and his dog” has yet to discover.
	If you do find any of these, chances are they will be relatively inexpensive. £10 ($16) should enable you to pick up most examples.
	Many sports medallions issued by the Dominions and Overseas Commands that still turn up serve as tangible reminders of just how vast the British Empire once was. Written of Army sports in 1931: “Be modest in victory and generous in defeat”. A fitting note to end on.