Vivienne looks at the extraordinary – and very valuable – collection of medals and trophies awarded to the legendary British racer “Goldie” Gardner.
THRILLING stories of courage and heroism can be very influential on the prices collectors will pay for trophies and medals. Medals for bravery are usually most common during times of war but there are occasions in civilian life when circumstances contrive for people to get awards for bravery and on the occasions when they crop up at auction, they can sell exceptionally well.