Commemorative medal presented to Maureen Caird, 1970 Commonwealth Games
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Medal
Date Used
1970
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A commemorative medal presented to Maureen Caird, member of the Athletics Team representing Australia at the Edinburgh Games. The medal features the established design of the British Commonwealth Games - an Imperial crown surrounded by an unbroken chain of links; the year '1970'; and text that reads 'IX BRITISH/ COMMONWEALTH / GAMES/ EDINBURGH/ SCOTLAND'. Above and below the linked chain, lettering reads 'COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL'. On the reverse side is a rampant lion surrounded by shield insets containing the Saltire and Thistle.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 60 W: 60mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 2 3/8")
Media/Materials
Date Used
1970
Location
In storage
Registration No
2001.3791.16.1
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