Gatehouse Champion Challenge Belt 1880, awarded to Marshall Cann
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Clothing or accessory/Belt
Date Used
1880
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Challenge Belt awarded to champion walker, Marshall Cann, consisting of three hinged, decorative silver plated buckles and two embossed leather straps with decorative stitching and lined with pale blue velvet. Silver plate is embossed with "Advance Australia" coat of arms and English "Dieu et Mon Droit" coat of arms with figure of walker at centre front. Belt presented on calico padded support lining a long black presentation box.
Measurements
Belt: H: 270 W: 1000 D: 60mm (H: 10 5/8 W: 39 3/8 D: 2 3/8")
Box: H: 270 W: 1000 D: 60mm (H: 10 5/8 W: 39 3/8 D: 2 3/8")
Box: H: 270 W: 1000 D: 60mm (H: 10 5/8 W: 39 3/8 D: 2 3/8")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1880
Location
In storage
Registration No
1994.3060.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian Cann.
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