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Trophy - Annual Challenge, Fitzroy-Brunswick vs RVIB, circa 1972
Reg. No: SH 931115
- Summary:
- Alternative Name(s): Shooting Trophy
Trophy made by Lewbery, circa 1972. The trophy was for the Annual Shooting Challenge between Fitzroy-Brunswick and the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. The trophy records scores for the two teams for the years: 1973 and 1977. - Description:
- Metal and wood trophy, in the shape of two overlapping triangles on a wooden base. In front of the triangle is the gold-plated naked figure of a man holding a shield with an engraved coloured image of a marksman lying down with a rifle. The trophy was presented for the annual challenge, Fitzroy-Brunswick [Rifle Club] versus the R.V.I.B., and there are 8 silver plated shields around the trophy with the results of the annual competition.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), 1993
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 28.00 cm (Height), 8.00 cm (Width), 26.50 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | shooting, sporting teams, sporting competitions, visual impairment |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Health Organisations |
| Tertiary Classification: | awards |
| Inscriptions: | Text: ANNUAL CHALLENGE/FITZROY-BRUNSWICK/Vs/R.V.I.B. |
| Manufacturer: | Lewbery, Australia, circa 1972 |
| Organisation Named: | Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Victoria, Australia, circa 1972-1977 |
| Organisation Named: | Fitzroy-Brunswick Rifle Club, Victoria, Australia, circa 1972-1977 |
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