Artefacts

Alexandria 1929, commemorative medal of the first (1st) Africa Games (cancelled).

Physical description

Obverse: Back view of the torso of an African athlete brandishing a palm branch. Caption: "1ers jeux Africains". Hallmark: Huguenin. Reverse: Panoramic view with a gateway topped by a representation of an Egyptian Goddess (Maât, Isis ou Nekhbet?) and surrounded by palms on the sides. Background: Egyptian desert with pyramids and a sphinx (probably the Giza site). Arabic caption and caption: "Alexandrie 1929". Without ring/hook.

Materials

metal, bronze

Colors

bronze

Dimension

ø 4.4 x 0.6 cm, 91 g