Australian Bicentennial medal, presented to Keith Miller at Sydney Test Match - 1988
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Brief Description
Box containing bronze 1988 Bicentennial Medal, awarded to Keith Miller at the Sydney Test Match. The front of the medal is inscribed, "Sport 1988 Benson & Hedges Bicentennial Test Match Sydney Cricket Ground January 29 - February 2 1988 K.R.Miller MBE". There is a wreath of gum leaves around the text. On the reverse side is the inscription, "Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988", with some wattle and the Australia insignia. On the top of the box is the insignia of Australia and text, "Australia 1788-1988". On the inside of the lid, are the words, "Australia 1788-1988 Sport 88 Royal Australian Mint".
Measurements
1 - Medal: H: 48 W: 48 D: 4mm (H: 1 7/8 W: 1 7/8 D: 3/16")
2 - Box: H: 85 W: 72 D: 21mm (H: 3 3/8 W: 2 13/16 D: 13/16")
2 - Box: H: 85 W: 72 D: 21mm (H: 3 3/8 W: 2 13/16 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16579.16
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by the Miller Family.
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