Lot 90: Sterling Silver Newcastle on Tyne Schools Athletic Association Medal Pin 1932-33 circa 14.5g

A sterling silver circular prize medal pin for the Newcastle on Tyne Schools Athletic Association, dated 1932-33. The obverse features the Newcastle upon Tyne coat of arms in relief, displaying a shield with three castles supported by two seahorses. Below the shield are three scrolls bearing the city’s motto FORTITER TRIUMPHANS DEFENDIT. The central design is bordered by the raised inscription NEWCASTLE ON TYNE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCN. with the date 1932-33 at the base. The reverse is plain and fitted with a horizontal pin and C-clasp fastener. The reverse lower edge bears an impressed maker’s mark V&S alongside three struck hallmarks: an anchor for Birmingham, a lion passant for sterling silver, and a stylized letter J for 1933.