Commemorative medal, British Empire Games 1938
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1938
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Object Detail
Brief Description
An octagonal bronze commemorative medal presented to Australian Team Member, Les Harley, boxer, at the British Empire Games in Sydney. The medal features an image of a female figure standing on a globe with a scroll bearing the lettering 'AUSTRALIA'. The figure, holding a flag and laurel wreath aloft, is framed by two columns and a scroll with stamped lettering that reads 'BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES'. The date '1938' is at the foot of the image. The obverse features a shield, lit torch and laurel wreath.
Measurements
H: 64 W: 64 D: 6mm (H: 2 1/2 W: 2 1/2 D: 1/4")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1938
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2244.24
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr Les Harley.
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