A collection of memorabilia relating to the British diver Jean Gilbert including the swim suit she wore at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, by Umbro, in
£800 - £1,200
A collection of memorabilia relating to the British diver Jean Gilbert including the swim suit she wore at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, by Umbro, in black wool, inscribed OLYMPIC GAMES, 1936; sold together with two framed period photograph of Jean Gilbert seen competing in the diving competition wearing this swim suit; and a 'good luck' card from Umbro addressed to Miss J Gilbert; the lot also including Jean Gilbert's: bronze 1936 Olympic Games participation medal; bronze competitor's badge designed with Olympic Rings above the Brandenburg Gate, numbered 4294, dark blue ribbon; competitor's identity card for the Berlin Olympics; and a presentation by the Jersey Swimming Club to the British diver Jane Gilbert being a souvenir of her participation at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, in the form of a small two-handled electroplated cup with presentation inscription, mounted on a composition base, height 11cm., 4 1/4in. Jean Gilbert was a member of Jersey Swimming Club who at the age of 16 represented Great Britain at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. In the 10 metres platform diving she finished with a ranking of 7th.