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• Auction House:
  Smith & Singer
• Sale Name:
  Property from the Estate of the Late Murray Rose AM
• Sale Date:
  07 Dec 2022 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
• Lot #:
  7
• Lot Description:
  The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal - Perth 1962
  We are not certain which event this gold medal was awarded for, it would have been one of the 4 x 220 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 23 November 1962, the 440 yard men's freestyle swimming final held on 27 November 1962, or the 4 x 110 yard men's freestyle swimming relay final held on 28 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. Embossed to the bottom edge 'K. G. LUKE. MELB.'
  48 grams; diameter 57mm
• Provenance:
  Property from the Estate of the Late Murray Rose AM, Sydney
• Estimate:
  A$30,000 - 40,000
• Realised Price:
  $0.00
• Category:
  Precious Objects

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