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1978

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Bea Wright Collection

Overview

metal medal, ribbon and clasps

Historical information

Bea Wright won this medal for achieving a placing in the Times match at Bisley 1978

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Registration number

cwa-org-205-2025.44

Width

38 mm

Height or length

120 mm

Inscriptions and markings

“NRA Bisley 1978 [The] Times”
“The National Rifle Association 1860”
“1300 1500 1860 Sit Perpetuum”

Contextual Information

Bea competed at Bisley in 1978 and 1982 shortly before her retirement from the sport - the home of the sport and effectively the world championship competition

Year

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Monday, 3 March, 2025

West Australian Rifle Association

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Bea Wright won this medal for achieving a placing in the Times match at Bisley 1978

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