"Seven Continents Finisher" medal received by Tony Reed

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Metal and enamel “Seven Continents Finisher” medal with moss green ribbon lanyard awarded to marathon runner Tony Reed. The gold colored medal has a black enamel border with gold colored text reading “SEVEN CONTINENTS” along the top border and “FINISHER” along the bottom border. In the center of the medal is a globe with blue enamel oceans and gold colored continents and longitudinal and equilateral lines. Two running figures are depicted in moss green enamel over the African and Asian continents. The verso of the medal is textured. There is a ¾”H x 2 ½”W brushed metal plaque applied to the center of the verso, reading “ANTHONY REED, CPA, PMP/ JUNE 23, 2007/ FIRST BLACK IN THE WORLD”.

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