Bronze participation medal for 1948 London Olympic Games, awarded to Ray Todd
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Bronze coloured participants medal awarded to Ray Todd for taking part in the 1948 London Olympic Games. The medal features a city scape view of London, with XIV OLYMPIAD / LONDON / 1948 and the Olympic Rings printed below. The other side shows men in a chariot being drawn by horses and is inscribed with a maker's mark, "B.M". The medal was designed by Bertram Mackennel and John Pinches, and minted by John Pinches Ltd of London.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 52 W: 52 D: 3mm (H: 2 1/16 W: 2 1/16 D: 1/8")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16593.55
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