The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal
Perth 1962
Gilt silver
Estimate $30,000 – $40,000
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.'
Gilt silver
50 grams; diameter 57mm
Provenance
Murray Rose AM, Sydney
The Estate of the Late Murray Rose AM, Sydney
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