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Medal - Pre Olympic Yacht Trials Event Medal
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Weight | 43 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a detailed relief of the racing yacht 'Barrenjoey' under full sail on choppy seas. In the lower field, an inscription identifies the vessel and its gold medal achievement at the 1964 Olympics. The circular legend reads 'PRE-OLYMPIC YACHT TRIALS' around the upper periphery, flanked by two stars, with the date '1971' at the base. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features two overlapping heraldic shields in relief, the left bearing the Southern Cross constellation of five stars representing the state of Victoria, the right shield left blank for engraving. A decorative rope border curves around both shields, with the legend 'MELBOURNE' arching above and 'VICTORIA' curving below. The maker's name appears in small lettering at the base of the field. |
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