The annual display competition attracted four entries of a very commendable standard. The competition entries, introduced with a few words from the exhibitors, were, as follows:

'The commemorative medallions of Winchester' Gavin

Gavin's display was intended to show how medallions of a local nature can be interesting and yet moderately price. The subjects illustrated covered on the medallions included Royal visits, Civic events & anniversaries, Friendly societies, Education and the Church. The pictorial representations were a mixture of heraldic devices, allegorical figures, badges, buildings and the Cathedral.

'Para-numismatica' Brian

Brian's display was made to demonstrate the sort para-numismatica that is available if you know where to look; in this case all collected from car boot fairs. The emblems and badges displayed were of various shapes, metals, colours and sizes, and covered schools, associations, clubs and towns. In a short explanation Brian said that while such material is in short supply from dealers it is still very rewarding in what can be found elsewhere.

'The madness (and recovery) of King George - 17393)' Neil

Several medallions, political tokens and medallets were used to illustrate this fascinating period. The items covered the muted regency the Queen and the Prince of Wales, the Kings recovery, the service of thanks giving at St Pauls and the Royal progress through southern towns. More details of each item displayed was provided in Neil's short explanation.

'Tokens of Chichester' David

David's display illustrated two of Chichester's famous landmarks used repeatedly on local tokens, namely the Cathedral spire (which collapsed in Victorian times) and the middle ages market cross. The tokens illustrated included 18`" Century copper half pennies, 19th century silver 1/-, 19th century unofficial farthings and advertising tickets from the same period. In his short explanation David gave some details of the issuers.

The standard of all four displays was very good and a credit to the entrants. It must have been a difficult decision for members as to where to cast their votes. However, the winner of the M Broome trophy was Neil

Well done.