King's Trophy Competition
Medal
1925-1930 (made)
1925-1930 (made)
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This medal was issued to commemorate the King's Trophy Competition and to 'encourage the youth in the hope that friendly competition and efficient training may help it to forge new links of Empire', as stated on the reverse as part of the inscription. It was made by Percy Metcalfe in England in ca. 1925-30.
Object details
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| Title | King's Trophy Competition (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, King's Trophy Competition, by Percy Metcalfe, English, ca. 1925-30 |
| Physical description | Obverse: Figure of a naked archer kneeling with bow pulled ready to fire arrow. Inscription. Signed. Reverse: Royal coat of arms with inscription. |
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| Object history | Given by Professor J. Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
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| Summary | This medal was issued to commemorate the King's Trophy Competition and to 'encourage the youth in the hope that friendly competition and efficient training may help it to forge new links of Empire', as stated on the reverse as part of the inscription. It was made by Percy Metcalfe in England in ca. 1925-30. |
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| Accession number | A.132-1978 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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