Gold medal presented for first place in 1909 VASA 300 yard race, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
1909
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in a 300 Yards swim in 1909. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram and inscription that reads "3 Min. 47 Secs". Inscription around medal edge reads "300 Yds. Championship Won by F.E. BEAUREPAIRE 1909". Decorative loop attachment at top.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 30 D: 3mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/8")
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Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1909
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.107
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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