Plaque, Award
Object number2012.5.2
Date1960
Mediumwood; various metals
Credit LineGift of Sigo Falk
DescriptionRectangular brown wooden plaque. Two gold metal figures of an eagle with spread wings, resting on a ball on a riser on a base; attached to lower corners of base. Silver metal nameplate nailed to base. Hanging hardware on back.Dimensions9.875 x 15 x 2.625 in. (25.1 x 38.1 x 6.7 cm)InscriptionsSilver metal nameplate nailed to base; engraved, "FEBRUARY 3, 1960 / BIMINI BIG GAME FISHING CLUB / AWARD / TO / LEON FALK JR. / BLUE MARLIN 551 LBS. / 50 LB. LINE TEST / WORLD RECORD".
Previous owner
Leon Falk Jr.
Related institution
Bimini Big Game Fishing Club
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