Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) finisher's medal
Date made: 1987
Maker: unknown
Description: Large bronze medal in brown felt case. Obverse has enamelled logo of Auto Cycle Union.
Banner : 'TT Races Isle of Man' engraved '1987 John Crellin'
Engraved on reverse 'Junior Race 24th 98.86 mph'
Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) finisher's medal.
John Crellin of Douglas was a civil engineer with the Department of Transport's design services division. He was a regular competitor in the TT and Manx Grand Prix (MGP) races (first competing in the MGP in 1978), and in his spare time was also a mountaineer, conquering six of the world's highest peaks. Sadly he was killed riding in the 2009 Senior TT race.
Materials: glass, metal: copper alloy
Object name: medal
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 2010-0010
Subject tags : #TT&MOTORSPORT