Lapel pin, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Jewellery/Pin/Lapel pin
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A circular disc soldered onto a pin. The disc features enamelled designs comprising of a flaming RED AND GOLD torch upon a green field. Behind the torch is the olympic rings emblem. At the base is a red text field. Inscription: '1956/MELBOURNE'. This pin was presented to Koh Eng Tong (Malayan weightlifter), during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 48 W: 20 D: 5mm (H: 1 7/8 W: 13/16 D: 3/16")
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Associated Person
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1992.2628.13
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Koh Eng Tong.
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