Artefacts

Sockholm 1912, commemorative bronze medal celebrating the home coming of the American athletes in New York.

Physical description

Obverse: the crowned Victory welcomes a winning athlete with leaves. Parthenon in the background. Eagle and flag of the United States. Manufacturer's name. Reverse: Escutcheon of the United States with the arms of New York and a branch of laurel, text: "PRESENTED / BY THE CITIZENS / OF THE / CITY OF NEW YORK, / COMMEMORATING THE / "HOME COMING" / OF THE / VICTORIOUS / AMERICAN TEAM / FROM THE / OLYMPIC GAMES / STOCKHOLM. / 1912.". Manufacturer's name. Smooth edge. Blue and yellow ribbon with the flag of the United States.

Materials

textile, bronze

Colors

bronze, multi coloured

Dimension

13 x 3.8 x 0.33 cm, 34 g