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The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Perth 1962…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
7-Dec-2022
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Description:
The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Perth 1962 awarded for the 1650 yard men's freestyle swimming final race held on 30 November 1962. The obverse embossed '19 [imperial crown] 62 VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games Perth Western Australia' surrounded by a pentagonal chain of rectangular links. The reverse embossed with a wreath of kangaroo paw flowers and leaves surmounted by the coat of arms of the city of Perth and engraved to the centre 'Swimming 1650 Yds Freestyle (men) M. Rose Australia. Embossed to the bottom edge 'K. G. Luke. Melb.' and completed by a chain comprising 22 fish-shaped links embossed with oak leaves and a small ovoid link engraved to the back 'K.G. Luke Melbourne Australia'. Gilt silver 156 grams; medal diameter 57 mm; chain length 415 mm. Provenance: Murray rose Am, Sydney. The Estate of the late Murray rose Am, Sydney
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Category:
Memorabilia: Sporting - Olympics and Other Games