The auction of sports memorabilia included 42 items that were being sold by the daughters of Molly Leech – who was Edwards’ fiancée when he tragically died.
Among the items bought was the most thought-provoking item; his overnight bag that he had taken to Munich, which sold for £6,820. The Museum also bought two letters from the Dassler brothers, who founded adidas and Puma. The signed typescript letter from Adi Dassler, founder of adidas, dated 10 February 1958, reads: "Dear Mr Edwards, with our very best wishes for an early and entire recovery, we beg to hand you a little present, which we hope you will enjoy, yours very truly, Adi Dassler" fetched £2,232.