I introduce you to my 1939 Royal Visit Chocolate Medal, yes you heard that right Chocolate, made by Helm Chocolate Limited Wallington England.
This encased chocolate medal measures 89 mm. , weights 44.4 grams and comes in the original 90 x 90 mm box.
The Story goes that a young man who was part of a marching band from North Dakota, that played at the Ceremonies in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was given it as a Thank You. The man died at 93 years of age and it was found in his Estate.
After a solid month of research I've finally found the the marching band the man was apart of. The Marching of Moorhead High School left by train all the way to Winnipeg to play for the Royal family. I was luckily able to get in contact with the school and was able to acquire news paper articles and school years books to help me on my search to the man whom owned the medal. *There's an actual video of the band playing for the king on YouTube if any of you is interested*
This piece has definitely taken the top spot in rarity in my collection. It is crazy to think that this "Chocolate" was not devoured in an instant and even survived all these years without being destroyed. As you can assume this is probably the only one left in existence.
Helm Chocolate was a chocolate manufacturer founded in the early 20th century. It was known for its high-quality products like toffee, truffles and a variety of chocolate bars with innovative packaging designs.
Helm Chocolate was supposedly granted a Royal Warrant in 1928 by George V. I unfortunately cannot find concrete evidence to prove that to be true, but them providing Chocolate to the Royal family for the Royal Visit would suggest it to probably be accurate.
A Royal Warrant was a mark of excellence and quality, and it was highly prized by companies that received it.
Helm Chocolate was purchased by a rivalry firm in 1960 and subsequently purchased by an other after, and eventually merged with Nestle. Today, the Helm Chocolate brand no longer exists, but its legacy lives on through the fond memories of those who enjoyed its delicious chocolates and Collectors like me.
Posted 05/08/2023 04:45 am
to the Community, Cointasy!
