Shield, 1918

Historical information

Shield awarded to winners of Barnett Glass 25 Mile Road Race 1918.

Significance

Shield put out by the Barnet Glass Company. After winning the shield for 3 years in a row, the recipient club was awarded the shield. This was the Geelong West Cycling Club.

Physical description

Wooden Shield with nickel plated plaques inscribed with winners names of Geelong Cycling Club 25 mile road race from 1918-1923

Inscriptions & markings

"BARNETT GLASS SHIELD/ 25 MILES ROAD RACE/FOR CLUBS AFFILIATED/WITH THE/INTER CLUB CYCLING/ASSOCIATIO/FINAL WON BY GEELONG WEST CYCLING/CLUB

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