Gold medal presented for first place in 1908 UNO swimming competition, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
Circa 1920s
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in a swimming race at a French competition, c.1920. Obverse features a diver with a setting sun in the background. Reverse features an olive branch and text that reads "U.N.O. / FETE DE NATATION / 15 / AOUT / '1908'". Loop attachment at top.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 35 W: 31 D: 2mm (H: 1 3/8 W: 1 1/4 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
Circa 1920s
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.30
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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