Artefacts

Berlin 1936, winner's diploma, 1st place, awarded to Jack BERESFORD (GBR), rowing Olympic champion, double sculls with Leslie Southwood.

Physical description

Caption: "XI. Olympiade Berlin 1936, Ehrenurkunde, Grossbritannien, Sieger, Doppelzweier". At the top, "Zur Ehre des Vaterlands zum Ruhme des Sports". Signed by the IOC's and the OCOG's presidents. White olympic Stadium with gilt back. On the left, the Brandenburg Gate, on the right, a bell, symbol of the Games. Signed by both athletes.

Materials

paper

Colors

gold, multi coloured, white

Dimension

28 x 40 cm