| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34861 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medalet |
| Physical description | Copper, Nylon |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Cambodia: Phnom Penh province, Phnom Penh |
| Date made | 1993 |
| Conflict |
Cambodia (UNTAC), 1992-1993 |
Medalet awarded at the UNTAC Games
Description
Copper alloy medalet featuring a praying figure within a wreath, surmounted by Khmer script. A brass mounting finial with suspension loop has been soldered to the top of the coin, through which runs an elastic nylon blue and white shoelace. The reverse of the medalet features a circular machine-made pattern and has been impressed 'AUSTRALIA DAY 1993 CAMBODIA SPORT'.
History / Summary
Medalet awarded at the UNTAC Olympic games, an event held in Phnom Penh's 1963 Olympic Stadium on 17 January 1993. Organised by the Australian contingent, the games drew 600 participants from 18 countries.