Medal, Commemorative
Object number97.110.1
Date1929
MediumBrass
Credit LineGift of John F. Salay
DescriptionRectangular medal with clipped corners and hook at top awarded for the Boys 180 yard Relay Swimming Race. Front of medal shows a bas relief of a female swimmer on a diving board ready to dive, below her is a swimmer in the water. Text engraved on front and back.Dimensions0.1 x 1 x 1.25 in. (0.3 x 2.5 x 3.2 cm)MarksEngraved on front: "PRESS / HOMESTEAD / LIBRARY / SWIMMING / LEAGUE / 1929"
Engraved on back: "180 YDS RELAY / BOYS"
Historical NotesAwarded to James Salay, a member and, later, director of the physical training program of Sokol Lodge 63 of Homestead.
Previous owner
James Salay
Related institution
Sokol Lodge No. 63
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