Medal - The Achilles Club vs Griquas Rugby Match 1929 front Medal - The Achilles Club vs Griquas Rugby Match 1929 back
Medal - The Achilles Club vs Griquas Rugby Match 1929 photo
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Medal - The Achilles Club vs Griquas Rugby Match

1929 year
Copper 33.4 g 51 mm
Description
Location
South Africa
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Award medals › Sport awards
Year
1929
Composition
Copper
Weight
33.4 g
Diameter
51 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#415745
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: J.T. DARGIE

Designer: latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

This medal commemorates a rugby match between The Achilles Club and Griquas.  The match place in Kimberley, South Africa. Griquas was the hosting team, and they prevailed in the match.

 

https://www.achilles.org/achilles-files/Archives/Downloads/Reports/Annual%20Reports/1996-complete.pdf