Medallion presented to Frank Beaurepaire by SLSA of NSW for rescuing a shark attack victim at Coogee Beach in 1922
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Medallion
Date Used
25 Feb 1922
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Medallion presented to Frank Beaurepaire by the S.L.S.A. of N.S.W. in 1922 for aiding in the rescue of a shark attack victim at Coogee Beach. Obverse depicts a man being crowned with a laurel wreath and text in legend reads "MERITORIUS AWARD / THE SURF LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION OF N.S.W.". Reverse features a map of Australia and wreath. Inscription reads "FRANK DE BEAUREPAIRE / NORTH BONDI SURF L.S. CLUB / AT COOGEE / 25.2.1922".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 32 W: 32 D: 3mm (H: 1 1/4 W: 1 1/4 D: 1/8")
Media/Materials
Associated Person
Date Used
25 Feb 1922
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.20
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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