1950 British Empire Games Water-Polo Bronze Medal

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1950 4th British Empire Games in Auckland, bronze 3rd Place Winner's Medal 'British Empire Games/1950', engraved on reverse 'Water-Polo', in original presentation box. It would appear that this medal was prepared for a 3rd Place medal recipient. As only 2 teams competed in the inaugural British Empire Games water-polo competition - Australia and New Zealand, no 3rd place medals were required. Although recognised as a Commonwealth Games Federation sport, water polo has only featured in the Games once at the 1950 British Empire Games, where Australia won all three matches: 11-4, 13-2, 5-2. Water polo is acknowledged by the Cgf as a sport for potential inclusion in future Games with further development in Commonwealth countries.

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Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

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