Historical information

Awarded to participant L Stephenson of GWCC in 1951 on completion of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race.

Significance

L Stephenson is recorded from the late 1920s to 1951 and beyond as a successful racing cyclist with the GACC and GWCC. Awards of such medallions reflects the recognition given to the competitors of the Melbourne-Warrnambool road race over 163 Miles.

Physical description

Small enamelled medallion. It has a black background with green wings coming from a red centre figure. There are inscriptions on the black background and on a green header at the top of the badge. There are also inscriptions on the reverse side of the badge.

Inscriptions & markings

"Healing 1951 Melbourne-Warrnambool 163 Miles" "Jubilee Year 10/KC Luke Melbourne"