Silver medal presented for first place in 1927-28 VASA one mile race, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1927-1928
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in the One Mile swim at the V.A.S.A. competition in 1927-28. Medal is sterling silver and bears a blue enamelled shield with the Southern Cross. It is surmounted by a crown and surrounded by a laurel wreath. Text in legend reads "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". Reverse features wreath framing text that reads "AWARDED / TO" followed by [engraved] "F. BEAUREPAIRE / 1ST / ONE MILE / 1927-8".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 50 W: 50 D: 5mm (H: 1 15/16 W: 1 15/16 D: 3/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Person
Date Used
1927-1928
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.136
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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