Lot 3666

Description

The Dewar Cup medal, 1928, in 9ct gold (15.32g; 30x43mm), with suspension ring, by Dempster, obverse, shield decorated with thistles at the top, a wreath of thistles with a smaller shield in the centre inscribed with monogram initials, 'HDM'N', at the bottom a rampant lion, reverse inscribed, 'The/Dewar Cup/Presented by/P.M.Dewar Esq/To the/Highland Society of NSW/for/Pipe Band Championship/January 1928/Won by/Tenor Drummer/Hugh Dallas McNee'. Very fine.

On 2 January 1928 the Pipe Band Championship of NSW was held in conjunction with the Highland Society Sports at the Sydney Showground. The championship was won by Northcote and Preston (Victoria) Scottish Society. The Dewar Cup for individuals was conducted as part of this competition run by the Highland Society of NSW. The presenter, Peter Menzies Dewar was Chairman of John Dewar and Sons Limited, makers of fine blended Scotch.