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
48 grams; diameter 57mm
Provenance
Murray Rose AM, Sydney
The Estate of the Late Murray Rose AM, Sydney
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