Artefacts

Berlin 1936, commemorative medal with the portrait of Jesse OWENS (USA), presented to Lord Killanin.

Physical description

Obverse: portrait of Jesse OWENS (USA) and caption: "XI OLYMPIAD BERLIN 1936 ; JESSE OWENS U.S.A.". Reverse: Olympic motto, Olympic symbol, laurel and caption: "JESSE OWENS / excels, winning 4 Gold medals: 100{-}meter / dash, 200{-}meter dash, 400{-}meter relay, / broad jump competition".

Created

Created: The Franklin Mint

Symbolized

Symbolically represented: Michael Morris KILLANINSymbolically represented: Jesse OWENS (12.9.1913)

Materials

bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

ø 3.9 x 0.3 cm, 25 g