1956 Melbourne Olympic Games Commemorative Medal presented to Edmond Worsley
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Medal/Case
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A Melbourne Olympic Games commemorative medal and case presented to Edmond Worsley. The Melbourne coat-of-arms and Olympic Rings are displayed on the obverse. The reverse features a flag bearer and walking figures around the border, and the Olympic motto - 'ALTIUS CITIUS FORTIUS' - stamped in the centre . The medal is stored in a circular, two-piece, clear plastic case.
Measurements
Medal: H: 63 W: 63 D: 4mm (H: 2 1/2 W: 2 1/2 D: 3/16")
case: H: 73 W: 73 D: 14mm (H: 2 7/8 W: 2 7/8 D: 9/16")
case: H: 73 W: 73 D: 14mm (H: 2 7/8 W: 2 7/8 D: 9/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2000.3670.7
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Edmond Worsley
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