Medal and sash awarded to Iddo Munro for fastest time Warrnambool to Melbourne 165 mile road race, 1909
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
02 Oct 1909
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Brief Description
Medal and sash awarded to Iddo Munro for fastest time in Warrnambool to Melbourne race, 1909. Light blue colour silk sash (mostly faded to cream/ brown) with metallic coil tassels and painted inscription reads "AUSTRALASIAN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP,/ SEASON 1909-10. ". Medal has engraved shield centre and wings extending from the sides. Inscription on the shield reads, " DUNLOP/ BLUE RIBAND AND BADGE/ PRESENTED TO/ I. R. MUNRO/ IN RECOGNITION OF/ ESTABLISHING FASTEST TIME/ IN THE/ WARRNAMBOOL TO MELBOURNE/ ROAD RACE - 165 MILES/ TIME 7HRS 13 MINS 51 SECS/ DATE - 2ND OCT 09/ WORLD'S RECORD". Reverse has broken pin joints and makers mark stamped at bottom indicating sterling silver.
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Measurements
1 - Medal: H: 90 W: 212 D: 4mm (H: 3 9/16 W: 8 3/8 D: 3/16")
2 - Sash centre: H: 110 W: 943 D: 1mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 37 1/8 D: 1/16")
3 - Sash proper right side: H: 110 W: 275 D: 10mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 10 13/16 D: 3/8")
4 - Sash proper left side: H: 110 W: 275 D: 10mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 10 13/16 D: 3/8")
2 - Sash centre: H: 110 W: 943 D: 1mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 37 1/8 D: 1/16")
3 - Sash proper right side: H: 110 W: 275 D: 10mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 10 13/16 D: 3/8")
4 - Sash proper left side: H: 110 W: 275 D: 10mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 10 13/16 D: 3/8")
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Date Used
02 Oct 1909
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Location
On display
Registration No
N2016.19.29
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Lindy Louise Kreun (nee Munro) granddaughter of IDDO Robert Munro
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