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Australian Surf Life Saving Association medal

Object No. 93/96/3

Medal and case, Surf Life Saving Association of Australia award, 'Junior Surf Boat Race Kingscliff Beach', National Championships, 1978, plastic / metal / textile, maker unknown, Australia, issued by Surf Life Saving Association of Australia, Australia, 1978

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Summary

Physical Description

Medal and case, Surf Life Saving Association of Australia National Championships, gold plate, Australia, 1978. (-1) Medal, composition metal, gold plated, circular. OBV. Depiction of life saving reel with notto under; "VIGILANCE AND SERVICE", legend around edge; "SURF LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRLIA * CHAMPIONSHIPS". REV. Coat of arms, Australia, engraved legend; "JUNIOR/SURF BOAT RACE/KINGSCLIFF BCH. N.S.W. 1978". (-2) Case, metal coverd in green felt, sprung lid with hing at rear, blue flock depression to receive medal, under lid gold emblem of life saving reel with ; "S.L.S.A./ AUSTRALIA"

HISTORY

Notes

Kevin L Myers, donor. The medal was awarded to the donor, who has been active in the surf life saving movment for the greater part of his life, some 45 years, in both an executive and operational role. He took a leading part in instituting light aeroplane and helicopter surf patrols and rescue services. Mr Myers was awarded the Medal of Order of Australia in 1990 for services to this field.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Me Kevin L Myers, 1993

Acquisition Date

15 March 1993

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