Metal badge, XV Olympia Helsinki 1952
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Badge
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Boxed, bronze metal badge with slip pin on the back in box. The badge features multi-coloured Olympic rings, an emblematic architectural feature of the Olympic Stadium, and stamped date and lettering, reads, "XV OLYMPIA / HELSINKI / HELSINGFORS". The badge is housed in a silver-grey box and lid, handwritten lettering in ink on the base of the box reads, "W.M. CRIPPS".
Measurements
1 - metal badge: H: 50 W: 34 D: 6mm (H: 1 15/16 W: 1 5/16 D: 1/4")
2 - badge box with lid: H: 60 W: 44 D: 11mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 1 3/4 D: 7/16")
2 - badge box with lid: H: 60 W: 44 D: 11mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 1 3/4 D: 7/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
1998.3394.125.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by the children of Winsome Cripps - Lisa, Lyndall and Jason.
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