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PQ095

Item

Object ID

PQ095

Type

Plaque

Rights Holder

CIC

Provenance

T.J. Praga Rugby Club

Season

1983-1984

Description

Stained wood commemorative plaque with plaster badge of the J.J. Praga Rugby Club fixed to centre. Parts have come away with 2 pieces missing. Brass plaque beneath badge with engraved words "T.J. Praga Swansea Athletic RFC 1984". Dimensions: w7 1/2" x h8" (w19cm x h20.4cm).

Info

A commemorative plaque from the Praga Rugby Club, presented to the Swansea Athletic RFC on the Czech club's 1984 tour. T.J. Praga (est: 1944) was one of the former names of the Prague Rugby Club. It was also called T.J. Spartak AZKG Praha between 1953 and 1967. Under this name the club hosted Swansea's 1st XV in 1966. (See: JY014)

Keywords

prague, praga, 1983-1984, tour,

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