Gold medal presented for first place in 1913-14 VASA 440 yard race, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
1913-1914
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in a 440 Yards swim in 1913-14. Obverse features a mermaid with text in the legend that reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features V.A.S.A. monogram and inscription reads "440 yds Championship / 1913-14 / Won by / F.E. BEAUREPAIRE / Time 5m.4 1/5s.". 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
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Date Used
1913-1914
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.116
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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