British American Cup medal, 1924
Archive Item Type: Object
British American Cup crew medal, awarded to Elizabeth Lewis in 1924.
Obverse: Text reads “British American Cup Crew Medal”. Two female figures representing Britannia and American Liberty are seated with a lion and eagle. They look towards two boats sailing on the horizon.
Reverse: Text reads “Donated by Ralph Ellis – Commodore – Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club – Elizabeth Lewis . Zenith . 1924”. Central star suggesting the points of a compass surrounded by concentric circles of text. These are surrounded by two stylised dolphins, shells and wave design.