Bronze medallion from 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Bronze medal from the 1956 Olympic Games. Obverse shows a kangaroo popping through one of the olympic rings. Beneath is a quartered shield with images of a whale, a sheep, cattle and a ship and a crown in the centre. Reverse shows athletes walking around the rim, one holds an olympic flag. In the centre, around the flag are words "CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 65 W: 65 D: 2mm (H: 2 9/16 W: 2 9/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1987.1627.38
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by George Moir
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