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Rugby league medal presented to Albert Broomham, 1910.

1910

Australian Sports Museum

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

An ornate shield shape gold fob prize medal presented to Albert Broomham in 1910. Features links attached to a decorative engraved top element. Obverse includes several elevated symbols and motifs; top centre appears to be a Coat of Arms with a lion (England?) at the top, left, right and base are botanical elements, possibly cornstalks, also at the base a kangaroo motif separating inscriptions "NSW / RFL". The centre is adorned with an elevated set orange/yellow gemstone. Verso inscription features intricate and ornate lettering: "PRES. BY / HON.TREAS HR MILLER / FOR / M.C NSW PLAYER / AGAINST ENGLAND 1910 / WON BY / A.BROOMHAM".

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  • Title: Rugby league medal presented to Albert Broomham, 1910.
  • Date Created: 1910
  • Provenance: Kindly donated to the National Sports Museum by Mrs Jenny Pardee and the late Mrs Sue Bell.
  • Medium: Gold; Gemstone
Australian Sports Museum

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