Artefacts

Reference record. Helsinki 1940, comemorative medal.

Physical description

Obverse: Olympic Stadium with a big tower. Caption: "XII / OLYMPIAS ; HELSINKI / 1940". Obverse: Nacked torch bearer. In the background, earth. Caption: "XII OLYMPIA 1940 HELSINGFORS" and laurel wreath.

Materials

metal

Dimension

ø 3.7 cm, 13 g

Literature

LENNARTZ, Karl. Olympische Siege: Medaillen, Diplome, Ehrungen. Berlin : Sportverlag, cop. 2000. 474 p. ISBN 3-328-00865-9. GADOURY, Victor, Médailles et Monnaies Olympiques, Monaco : Editions Victor Gadoury, 1996. 555 p. ISBN 2-906602-10-8.

Type of item

Medals -> official commemorative medal

Reference number

143805

Keywords

Sport complexe Stadium 1940 not celebrated, Olympic Games Earth Olympic torch Laurel