MEDAL, participation, 1948 London Olympic Games, John Winter
H2014.1087
Round, bronze coloured medallion. Obverse; in relief a Roman chariot drawn by four horses (quadriga) & 'BM' to bottom left edge. The design of the obverse by Sir Bertram Mackennal is replicated from the 1908 London Olympic Games medal. Reverse; Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament encased in a half circle above ' XIV OLYMPIAD / LONDON 1948 ' and the Olympic rings.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2014.1087 |
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| Accession Date: | 10 Oct 2014 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2013 |
Material
| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| diameter | 51mm |
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| height | 5mm |
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