Artefacts

© 2011 – IOC / Peter Gregoire
© 2011 – IOC / Peter Gregoire
© 2011 – IOC / Peter Gregoire
© 2011 – IOC / Peter Gregoire

Atlanta 1996, commemorative ornament of the first (1st) Children's Embassy Humanity Olympiad.

Physical description

Oval wall ornament created from Sarajevo’s snipers’ rifles. With adapted Olympic Symbol (top central ring replaced by a heart) and the caption: “Atlanta 1996 Sarajevo”. Plaque with caption: ”First Children’s Embassy Humanity Olympiad Medal made from Sarajevo’s snipers for H. E. Juan Antonio Samaranch 19.06.1996”. Reverse: sticker with caption: “Livnica Sarajevo 1950-1985”.

Symbolized

Symbolically represented: Juan Antonio SAMARANCH

Materials

metal, wood

Colors

black, gold

Dimension

29.5 x 43 x 3.5 cm, 4.6 kg