1924 Olympic Games bronze participation medallion, presented to Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Medallion
Date Used
1924
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Bronze participation medallion presented to Frank Beaurepaire (swimmer) at the Olympic Games in Paris, 1924. Obverse features winged Nike (Godess of Victory) holding a bunch of laurel wreaths as she crowns victorious athletes. Reverse features a panoramic view of Paris above a panel containing text that reads "VIIITH OLYMPIADE / PARIS / 1924".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 55 W: 55 D: 3mm (H: 2 3/16 W: 2 3/16 D: 1/8")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1924
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.5
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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