Gold medal presented for first place in 1908 ASA half mile race, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
1908
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in the A.S.A. ½ Mile swim in England, 1908. Obverse features English shield surrounded by a scrolled border with floral detail and text that reads "AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Inscription on reverse surrounded by laurel wreath reads "1908 / HALF MILE / CHAMPIONSHIP / 1ST PRIZE / WON BY / [blank]".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 40 D: 2mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 9/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1908
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.48
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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