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Medal

Alex Ansell

A gold medal with multi-coloured maple leaf and crown at centre.  At bottom reads: “OQAA”.  A red, white and blue ribbon is threaded at the top of the medal.  Frame is painted black and medal is secured to a red felt mount.

SPECIFICATIONS

Object #
SH2014.08.06

Description
This gold medal was won by Alex Ansell for wrestling while attending the Ontario Agricultural College. Ansell won the medal in March 1960 and are emblematic of Ansell being the champion in the Ontario Quebec Athletic Association.

Measurements
14cm (length), 19cm(height) - frame

Material
Medal - gold. Frame - wood and velvet

Beliefs

The Town of Aurora has a rich sport history.