MEDAL, Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956

CH1982.196

'OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE/ 1956/' with Kangaroo through top central circle, above crest, (of Melbourne City), also 'VIRES ACQUI-----RIT EUNDO'. On reverse, naked men walking around outside perimeter of medal, following leader with olympic flag, also 'CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1982.196
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1970
Credit: Mr Bert K. Berry

Material

Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter64mm

 

 

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