Baton and stand
LTD, Turner & Simpson
This is the original baton used during the opening ceremony for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, held in Cardiff in 1958. The baton contained a message from Queen Elizabeth II wishing the athletes a successful competition and was carried from Buckingham Palace to Cardiff Arms Park by a relay of runners before the Games began. At the opening ceremony it was presented to Prince Philip by the rugby player, Ken Jones, who ran the final leg.
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Copyright statement provided by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 50721
Creation/Production
LTD, Turner & Simpson
Date: 1957
Acquisition
Gift, 1958
Given to the Museum at the request of Her Majesty the Queen
Techniques
Enamelled
Decoration
Applied Art
Material
Silver gilt
Hardwood
Location
In store