Competitor's medallion issued to Elsie May Jones, IIIrd British Empire Games, 1938

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1938
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Octagonal gold coloured medallion in black box.Front of medal carries a relief image of Sydney Harbour, along with seven small shield designs in which different sports are depicted. Raised text on front of medal reads 'BRITISH/EMPIRE/GAMES/of 1938/SYDNEY/AUSTRALIA'. Reverse of medal carries a decorative floral design in wreath formation. Circular feature at base of floral design on reverse contains a relief image of Australia.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
1 - Medal: H: 6 W: 62 D: 75mm (H: 1/4 W: 2 7/16 D: 2 15/16")
2 - Box: H: 25 W: 160 D: 80mm (H: 1 W: 6 5/16 D: 3 1/8")
Media/Materials
Metal
Associated Event
IIIrd British Empire Games 1938; 1938; Sydney, New South Wales
Associated Person
Date Used
1938
Location
In storage
Registration No
2005.4213.14
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian & Graeme Dent and Families.

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