Artefacts

London 1908, Games' commemorative badge awarded to American athletes.

Physical description

Badge with the American flag, an athlete, an olive wreath, two bundles of the lictors and an eagle holding an escutcheon of New York City. Caption: "To our American Athletes". Caption on the ribbon: "In honor of the American Olympic Athletes New York 1908". Caption on the clasp bar: "Reception Committee".

Materials

textile, metal

Colors

beige, bronze

Dimension

12 x 4 cm, 36 g