Circular silver metal medal with raised rim. OBVERSE: Background is recessed with uneven textured metal surface. Raised lettering around inside of rim reads 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA/ AWARD'. Raised triangle motif in centre with small curved section in centre of bottom triangle side. Triangle is divided into two sections, the top half has a smooth metal finish and the lower half of triangle is recessed with an Australian flag detail (union jack in top left and southern cross stars). REVERSE: textured, pitted metal surface. Engraved text reads 'BEN LEXCEN' and 'YACHTING' above and below raised text reading 'FOR OUTSTANDING/ CONTRIBUTION'. Smooth medal collar attached to top of medal with circular hole in centre at top. Small silver metal ring looped through hole. Second gold metal ring looped through silver ring. A green and yellow striped ribbon made out of ribbed cotton material is threaded through the gold metal loop. Ribbon is green with two thick yellow stripes.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H2016.219 |
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| Accession Date: | 19 May 2017 |
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| Acquisition Year: | 2016 |
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Material
| Metal | Silver metal medal with ribbed fabric ribbon.
| 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 439mm | Overall height |
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