"The Golden Helmet" rare silver and enamel Speedway Trophy, 1928, modelled as a speedway helmet and competed for on 19 occasions, Birmingham, 1928, m

"The Golden Helmet" rare silver and enamel Speedway Trophy, 1928, modelled as a speedway helmet and competed for on 19 occasions, Birmingham, 1928, makers mark rubbed, the trophy surmounted by a figure of an eagle and with enamel union flag plaque inscribed with motto NULL SECUNDUS the base inscribed Presented by THE BRITISH DIRT TRACK RACING ASSOCIATION and decorated with laurel wreath decoration, the reverse inscribed with past winners and dates from June 16th 1928 to October 8th 1929, with original leather interior and strap, with a complete set of fifty "Dirt Track Riders" cigarette cards by JA Pattreiouex Ltd, the cards depicting many of the winning riders of this trophy The trophy was designed to be competed for at White City Stadium which it was from June to October 1928. Art Deco in design, it is a superb and highly unusual piece.