Artefacts

London 1908, model of the winner's medal, reverse.

Physical description

Reverse: Saint George, England patron saint, killing the dragon and winged victory. No caption but signed. Bronzed electrotype medals.

Created

Created: Bertram MACKENNAL

Materials

copper, bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

ø 128 mm, 193 g

Literature

LENNARTZ, Karl. Olympische Siege: Medaillen, Diplome, Ehrungen. Berlin : Sportverlag, cop. 2000. 474 p. ISBN 3-328-00865-9. GREENSFELDER, Jim. VORONTSOV, Oleg. LALLY, Jim.. Olympic Medals, A Reference Guide. Saratoga : GVL Enterprises, 1998. GADOURY, Victor, Médailles et Monnaies Olympiques, Monaco : Editions Victor Gadoury, 1996. 555 p. ISBN 2-906602-10-8. COOK, Theodore Andrea. The Fourth Olympiad being the Official Report of The Olympic Games of 1908 celebrated in London. Londres : The British Olympic Association, 1909.

Type of item

Medals -> winner's medal

Reference number

102230

Keywords

Athlete London 1908, Olympic Games Religion victory Laurel horse