Commemorative medallion recognising Australian Army Third Division Active Service 1916-1917, presented to Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Medallion
Date Used
1916-1917
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Silver medallion with gold centre presented to Frank Beaurepaire in 1917 whilst on active service in the Army. Award recognizes him for being the Officer in Charge of several areas, including Divisional Sports. Medallion features silver border with loop attachment and text that reads "THIRD AUSTRALIAN DIVISION / ON ACTIVE SERVICE". Gold centre features the Australian Coat of Arms. Reverse inscription reads "F.E. BEAUREPAIRE / Officer in charge / Divisional Sports Recreations / Canteens & Y.M.C.A / 1916-17".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 37 W: 33 D: 3mm (H: 1 7/16 W: 1 5/16 D: 1/8")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1916-1917
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.142
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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