1965 Royal International Horse Show Members Club Badge 'BLOCK J No. 556'

A scarce original '1965 Royal International Horse Show membership badge', nickel plated example, the title surround inlaid with green enamel the centre depicting 'Saint George and the Dragon', the reverse impressed 'BLOCK J No.556' Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.

The first Royal International Horse Show was held at London Olympia in 1907, hosted by the Institute of the Horse and Pony Club, which would later become the British Horse Society. It was discontinued during the First World War but revived after it. No show took place in 1933, but a new committee headed by the young 10th Duke of Beaufort re-established the event at Olympia in 1934. Having also been held at Wembley Stadium, White City Stadium in West London and the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the show moved to the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in 1992.

Code: 68495