Commemorative medal, British Empire Games 1938
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1938
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Object Detail
Brief Description
An 'oblong' bronze commemorative medal presented to Australian Team Member, Les Harley, boxer, at the British Empire Games in Sydney. The medal features 7 shields bearing sporting scenes, an image of the Sydney Harbour and Harbour Bridge, and text stamped in relief, 'BRITISH/ EMPIRE/ GAMES/ of 1938/ SYDNEY/ AUSTRALIA'. The obverse features a stamped, raised image of Australia on circular background, and sprays of wattle.
Measurements
H: 65 W: 80 D: 6mm (H: 2 9/16 W: 3 1/8 D: 1/4")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1938
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2244.25
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr Les Harley.
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