Artefacts

Helsinki 1952, commemorative medal representing Robert RICHARDS (USA).

Physical description

Blue cardboard containing a gold medal. Obverse: Robert Richards during a pole vault event. Caption: "HELSINKI {-} 1952". Signed. Reverse: Olympic symbol over laurel wreath. Caption: "Bob Richards rikkoi / olympiaennätyksen / ja voitti seiväshypyn / hyppäämällä 456 / cm".

Materials

cardboard, gold

Colors

gold, blue, white

Dimension

9.5 x 15.25 x 0.3 cm, ø 3.9 cm, 29 g