Artefacts

Los Angeles 1932, participation medal Having belonged to Dr. Francis MESSERLI.

Physical description

Obverse: Figure representing the international athlete carrying a banner with the caption: "Xth / OLYMPIAD / 1932". Reverse: Two figures supporting the shield of the United States. One of these figures is holding an olive branch and the other a shield bearing the seals of the State of California and of the City of Los Angeles. On the left side is the California poppy. Signature, on the lower left: KILENYI Edge: WHITEHEAD-HOAG

Created

Created: Julio KILENYICreated: Whitehead & Hoag

Used

Used: Francis-Marius MESSERLI

Materials

bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

ø 6.9 x 0.6 cm, 144 g