GENERAL DATA OLYMPIC PARTICIPATION MEDAL 1908
Available in 4 different versions
Material:
Gilt Silver
Weight:
61 gr
Material:
Silver
Weight:
60 gr
Material:
Bronze
Weight:
60 gr
Material:
Pewter
Weight:
47 gr
Diameter:
50,7 mm
Design by:
Bertram Mackennal
Thickness:
5 mm
Mint:
Vaughton, England
Obverse:
A Greek four-horsed
chariot. Two men side by side: the driver and the judge, who is ready to
reward the winning athlete the victory palm.
Reverse:
Winged figure of
Fame standing on globe between legend.
The medal was struck in silver-gilt, silver, bronze and metal. The
silver gilt, silver and bronze medals were offered to the officials and
those who did not compete. A commemorative medal in metal was given to
each participant with his competitors badge.
