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.
Created
Materials
textile, bronze
Colors
bronze, multi coloured
Dimension
13 x 3.8 x 0.33 cm, 34 g