An Amateur Diving Association Pedant Medallion fob c1920 45mm Long by J Daffern and Co

Here we have an Amateur Diving Association pedant medallion fob c1920 45mm long by J Daffern & Co.

Diving as a competitive sport was introduced into Britain during the 1890s and the sport was popularised by its inclusion in the 1904 and 1908 Summer Olympics.

The Amateur Diving Association (ADA) was established in 1901 as the sports coordinating body within England and who also organised competitions at national and local levels.

The ADA was wound up in 1935 when it merged with the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA).

This medal features the ADA's crest that includes an image of a diving bird.

The medal was made by J Daffern & co. Dafferns was founded in 1896 by Thomas Mason Daffern, an eminent local businessman, accountant and stockbroker and who in 1884 also became the founder of the Coventry Permanent Economic Building Society (today The Coventry Building Society).

In 1919 Mr Daffern handed the firm on to his son, Thomas Wells Daffern and in 1930 William Hale was admitted to partnership and the firm became Daffern & Co.

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