Artefacts
Stockholm 1912, commemorative medal of Eric LEMMING (SWE), presented to Lord Killanin.
Physical description
Obverse: Profile of the athlete and Eric Lemming throwing the javelin, caption: "V OLYMPIAD STOCKHOLM 1912 ; ERIK LEMMING SWEDEN". Reverse: Olympic symbol, laurel branch and caption: "CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS ; ERIK LEMMING / wins the third straight Olympic / Javelin Throw Gold Medal". Manufacturer's hallmark. Milled edge.
Created
Symbolized
Materials
bronze
Colors
bronze
Dimension
ø 3.9 x 0.3 cm, 23 g