Gold medal for second place in the 440 yards swim at A.A.S. competition 1922, won by Lily Beaurepaire

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

Enamel and gold circular medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for 2nd place in a 440 Yards swim in 1922. Obverse features Australian Coat of Arms surmounted by a crown. Blue enamel legend contains text that reads " AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR / SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP". Reverse inscription reads "V.L.A.S.A / 440 Yards / Championship of Australia / 1922 / Second / L. DE BEAUREPAIRE". Loop attachment at top.

Details

Title: Gold medal for second place in the 440 yards swim at A.A.S. competition 1922, won by Lily Beaurepaire
Date Created: 1922
Physical Dimensions: H: 40 W: 22 D: 2mm
Provenance: Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire.
Medium: Gold

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