Silver medal presented for second place in VASC half mile race, won by Frank Beaurepaire - 16 February 1906

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Silver medal
Date Used
16 Feb 1906
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Silver medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for second place in a ½ mile swim, 16 February 1906. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram and inscription around edge reads "HALF MILE CHAMPIONSHIP / 16-2-06 / 2ND / F.E. Beaurepaire". Decorative loop attachment at top.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 42 W: 30 D: 2mm (H: 1 5/8 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Silver
Associated Event
½ Mile Swim
Associated Person
Date Used
16 Feb 1906
Location
On display
Registration No
1990.2400.97
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire

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