Artefacts

Los Angeles 1932, commemorative medal with the portrait of Mildred DIDRIKSON (USA), presented to Lord Killanin.

Physical description

Obverse: portrait of Mildred Didrikson and caption: "X OLYMPIAD LOS ANGELES 1932 ; MILDRED DIDRIKSON U.S.A.". Reverse: Olympic motto, Olympic symbol, laurel and caption: "MILDRED / "BABE" DIDRIKSON / wins two Gold Medals in women's track / and field competition: 80{-}meter / hurdles, javelin throw".

Created

Created: The Franklin Mint

Symbolized

Symbolically represented: Michael Morris KILLANINSymbolically represented: Mildred DIDRIKSON

Materials

bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

3.8 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm, ø 3.8 cm, 24 g