Extremely Rare 1924 British & I Lions Blue Jersey: Navy, with unique four nations crest and distinctive No. 7 to rear, from the tour to S Africa in 1924. Nearly 100 years old, but with only a little patchy fading, this is the first such we have seen in decades, and possibly ever? This was the jersey of the legendary Stanley Wakefield Harris CBE (13 Dec 1894 - 3 Oct 1973), versatile early 20th century sportsman regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders to have played for the British and Irish Lions. Playing for Blackheath, he represented England twice as a rugby union international in 1920 (1 try), and the British Lions in 1924 (2 tests, 1 try). He also turned down a place in the Great Britain Olympic squad in 1920, became a Ballroom Dancing champion, then South African boxing champion, was capped at tennis there having represented England in polo, and all in between serving with distinction in both the First and Second World Wars. He was born and died in S Africa, and clearly deserves to be remembered: how better than with this fine rare memorabilia? Some light lettering to number patch but overall very pleasing condition, especially for age and rarity. Comes with ephemera linked to the tour, authentication letters of both the jersey and a good Original S African Souvenir Photo Brochure of the Lions Tour 1924 and Clem/Greg Thomas' 'History of the Lions' with Harris mentioned. And the jersey…? 'Find me another…?!'