Artefacts
Reference record. Antwerp 1920, winner's medal, gold.
Physical description
Obverse: Standing victorious athlete with a laurel crown and a palm branch in the left hand. On the background, winged victory. Caption: "VII OLYM-PIADE". Signature, on the lower middle: JOSUE DUPON. Reverse: view of Antwerp, caption: “ANVERS – MCMXX”. The monument commemorates the legendary gesture of Silvius Brabo, winner of the giant Druon who terrorized the river. Signature, on the lower right, Josuë Dupon. Edge: hallmark “A” at the base.
Materials
vermeil
Colors
gold
Dimension
ø 6 x 0,5 cm, 82 g