Artefacts
Amsterdam 1928, winner's diploma, 1st place, awarded to Sven THOFELT (SWE), modern pentathlon.
Physical description
In the middle Nike, the winged goddess of the victory with an olive branche. Below, olympic Symbol. Art deco style. Caption: "DIPLOMA ; IXe OLYMPIADE / AMSTERDAM / 1928 / 1e PRIJS / S.A. THOFELT ZWEDEN / VOOR / MODERNE VIJFKAMP". Signatures: president of the Dutch NOC and of the IOC, Baillet-Latour. This diploma was awarded to athletes and participants.
Materials
paper
Colors
gold, black, beige
Dimension
73.6 x 54.6 cm