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George Innocent (1885-1957), a member of the City of London Police, was an accomplished swimmer who represented Britain in the Olympic Games of 1908, competing in the 100 metres Free Style.
Olympic Swimming
INNOCENT, George -- A collection of memorabilia relating to the swimmer, comprising an enamel and metal badge inscribed "Olympic Games London 1908," the reverse with competitor's number on the back; two embroidered Olympic blazer badges, "London 1908" and "Stockholm, 1912," both framed and glazed; 1908 and 1912 Olympic commemorative medallions; a 15 carat gold Royal Life Saving Society, King Edward VII trophy medal; a 9 carat gold prize fob of 1924 and 6 other medals; two presentation silver cigarette cases and a pocket watch; together with a full-length portrait photograph of Innocent surrounded by his trophies and medals; a team photograph of the British 1912 Olympic Water Polo team; and other ephemera including newspaper cuttings, certificates and photographs.
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INNOCENT, George -- A collection of memorabilia relating to the swimmer, comprising an enamel and metal badge inscribed "Olympic Games London 1908," the reverse with competitor's number on the back; two embroidered Olympic blazer badges, "London 1908" and "Stockholm, 1912," both framed and glazed; 1908 and 1912 Olympic commemorative medallions; a 15 carat gold Royal Life Saving Society, King Edward VII trophy medal; a 9 carat gold prize fob of 1924 and 6 other medals; two presentation silver cigarette cases and a pocket watch; together with a full-length portrait photograph of Innocent surrounded by his trophies and medals; a team photograph of the British 1912 Olympic Water Polo team; and other ephemera including newspaper cuttings, certificates and photographs.
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