Participation medal for Beijing 2008, presented to Australian team physiotherapist Wendy Braybon

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
2008
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Bronze circular medal with Chinese and English inscriptions housed in red wooden presentation case. Medal depicts the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo in the centre above an image of the Birds Nest Olympic Stadium with the inscriptions around the top edge. English inscription reads "29/ GAMES OF THE XXIX OLYMPIAD". Back of medal depicts five Fuwa mascots above Chinese and English inscriptions which read "ONE WORLD ONE DREAM". Red presentation case features Beijing 2008 logos stamped on the front and inside lid. Case is lined with red felt with an adjustable inner mount.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 54 W: 54 D: 5.5mm (H: 2 1/8 W: 2 1/8 D: 3/16")
2 - Case: H: 30 W: 125 D: 120mm (H: 1 3/16 W: 4 15/16 D: 4 3/4")
1 - Medal: H: 55 W: 55 D: 5mm (H: 2 3/16 W: 2 3/16 D: 3/16")
Media/Materials
Bronze
Wood
Felt
Associated Event
Olympic Games 2008; 2008; Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Associated Person
Date Used
2008
Place Used
Beijing Municipality, China
Location
In storage
Registration No
2019.1.12
Credit Line
Kindly donated by the Braybon-Ranger family

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