Bronze medal (reverse) of Perth Golfing Society

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This is the reverse of a bronze medal of Perth Golfing Society dates from 1838. The badge was presented to the society by the Duke of Buccleuch.

The reverse features a golfing scene with four figures.

The first golfing society was the Company of Gentleman Golfers of St Andrews, founded in 1754. The oldest prize is the Edinburgh Silver Club - bought by the Town in 1744 - but the creation of a formal club to play for it took place only some years later.

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• Online ID: 000-100-067-560-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1958.1949
• Date: 1838
  
• Material: Bronze
  Sporting medal
  
• Dimensions: 2.40"
  
• What: Sporting medal
  
• Subject: Prize awards
  
• Who: Duke of Buccleuch (Presenter)
  Royal Perth Golfing Society
  
• Where: Scotland, Perth
  
• Event:
• Description: Bronze medal of the Royal Perth Golfing Society, presented by the Duke of Buccleuch, 1838
  
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