Participation medal for 1948 Olympic Games, presented to Shirley Strickland
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Bronze coloured participants medal awarded to Shirley Strickland 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. The medal was designed by Bertram Mackennel and John Pinches, and minted by John Pinches Ltd of London.
Measurements
H: 50 W: 2mm (H: 1 15/16 W: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1948
Location
On display
Registration No
2003.3903.286
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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