Object Record
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Metadata
Accession Number |
1995.4.2 |
Object Name |
Medal, Prize |
Tag Line |
Gold Canadian Amateur Ski Association Western Canada Championship medallion - giant slalom - 1962. |
Collection |
Trophies & Awards |
Description |
Gold Canadian Amateur Ski Association Western Canada Championship medallion - giant slalom. The medallion has the association information on the front and the race information on the reverse (see inscription). The front of the medallion has a raised circle in the center with an image of a skier going through two gates and the word "Giant Slalom". The circle is on top of a maple leaf. There is an enamel shield of Canada above the circle (five section, two red, two blue, one white with symbols - r1: three lion; lion in a square; r2: harp; three fleur de lis; r3: three maple leaves). "Canadian Amateur Ski Association" is on a banner around the top of the medallion. "Western Canada" and "Championship" are on banners around the bottom. The reverse has the contest information engraved in the middle of a laurel-style wreath of maple leaves. |
Date |
1962/ / |
Provenance |
Found in an old couch behind the donor's house on Kootenay Avenue (bank below the Uplander Hotel). |
Material |
Metal/Enamel |
Dimensions |
H-0.3 W-4 L-5 cm |
Search Terms |
Canadian Amateur Ski Association Canadian Amateur Ski Association Western Canada Championship Red Mountain |
Subjects |
Skiing Giant Slalom Slalom Ski Racing Competition Sports Senior Racing Amateur |
Source |
Jim Heidt |