Participation pin presented to Betty Cuthbert, 1960 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Jewellery/Pin/Lapel pin
Date Used
1960
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A gold participation lapel pin presented to Betty Cuthbert at the 1960 Olympic Games. The pin is a torch with the Olympic Rings below and "1960" printed on it. Pin is attached to a piece of card that has the number "50237" and other text printed on it. The pin is housed with a white presentation wallet that has the Olympic Rings printed on the front in Gold and a metal clasp to close.
Measurements
1 - Pin: H: 43 W: 43 D: 5mm (H: 1 11/16 W: 1 11/16 D: 3/16")
2 - Case: H: 69 W: 65 D: 10mm (H: 2 11/16 W: 2 9/16 D: 3/8")
2 - Case: H: 69 W: 65 D: 10mm (H: 2 11/16 W: 2 9/16 D: 3/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
1960
Location
In storage
Registration No
2001.3794.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Betty Cuthbert.
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