Artefacts

Alexandria 1929, function badge of the 1st Africa Games (cancelled) for an official, having belonged to Angelo BOLANAKI (GRE), IOC member.

Physical description

Panoramic view with a gateway topped by a representation of an Egyptian Goddess (Maât, Isis ou Nekhbet?) and surrounded by palms on the sides. Background: Egyptian desert with pyramids and a sphinx (probably the Giza site). Arabic and French caption: "OFFICIEL / 1ers JEUX / AFRICAINS / ALEXANDRIE 1929". Hallmark: Huguenin. Red and yellow ribbon. On the back the number "15".

Materials

metal, gold, textile

Colors

red, yellow, gold

Dimension

4.4 x 3.8 cm, 14 g