The British Empire and Commonwealth Games Gold Medal
Perth 1962
Gilt silver
Estimate $30,000 – $40,000
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 415mm
- Lot Sold $22,000 (Hammer Price)
- $27,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Murray Rose AM, Sydney
The Estate of the Late Murray Rose AM, Sydney
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