Artefacts

London 1908, commemorative medal representing Dorando PIETRI (ITA).

Physical description

Blue cardborad containing a gold medal. Obverse: Dorando Pietri was helped to finish fist of the marathon event, caption: "London 1908". Reverse: Olympic Rings over laurel wreath, legend: "In the famous 1908 Olympic Marathon race, Dorando Pietri was helped to finish first".

Created

Created: The Franklin Mint

Featured

Visually represented: Dorando PIETRI

Materials

cardboard, gold

Colors

blue, white, gold

Dimension

9.5 x 15.25 x 0.3 cm, ø 3.9 cm, 29 g

Literature

Conner, Floyd. Les jeux olympiques : 600 victoires incroyables, records insolites, hasards étranges, destins inimaginables, coups tordus, sports improbables, loosers magnifiques et autres bizarreries.... Le Rheu : La Maison d'Edition, 2010. 217. ISBN 978–236–026–0027.

Type of item

Medals -> commemorative medal

Reference number

111801

Keywords

Participant Athlete London 1908, Olympic Games Male Athletics/marathon Laurel Olympic symbol