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Title
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CP002
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Description
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1904 Anglo-Australian Rugby tour cap presented to Swansea forward Sid Bevan. Red. 'A.A.R.F.T. (Anglo Australian Rugby Football Team) initials on front and wallaby emblem in gold. '1904' on brim. Gold tassels.
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Type
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Cap
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Rights Holder
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CIC
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Provenance
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Sid Bevan
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Date
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1903-1904
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Abstract
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Anglo-Australian Rugby cap presented to Sid Bevan of Swansea. A.A.R.F.T (Anglo Australian Rugby Football Team). Departing in March 1904, Sid Bevan played in 17 matches on the tour of Australia and New Zealand between June and August. Along with wing three-quarter Fred Jowett, Sid Bevan was Swansea's first 'Lion'.
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Subject
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anglo-australian tour, AARFT, sid bevan, lions, british and irish lions, cap, 1903-1904
