Bronze medallion, International Olympic Symposium 1990
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Medallion
Trophies and awards/Medal/Medallion/Box
Date Used
21 May 1990-25 May 1990
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A circular bronze medallion. Obverse features the design of a circular lattice in the centre with the flags, from top to bottom, of Quebec, Canada, and another Canadian flag. This arrangement is crowned by the Olympic Rings emblem. Below the arrangement is the reproduced signature of Baron de Coubertin followed by the dates 1890/1990. Inscription around perimeter, in French and English: 'SPORT... THE THIRD MILLENNIUM'. Reverse features design of two sprinters, one ancient and male, the other modern and female. Inscription, in French and English: 'INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM/QUEBEC CITY, CANADA/MAY 21-25, 1990'. Medallion housed in a black hinged box, with red velveteen cushioning inside.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 65 W: 65 D: 5mm (H: 2 9/16 W: 2 9/16 D: 3/16")
0 - Whole: H: 25 W: 125 D: 110mm (H: 1 W: 4 15/16 D: 4 5/16")
0 - Whole: H: 25 W: 125 D: 110mm (H: 1 W: 4 15/16 D: 4 5/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
21 May 1990-25 May 1990
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2281.5
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