bronze participation medal
Object Detail
Object Name
medal
Description
Bronze participation medal for 1956 Melbourne Olympics; one of these was given to each Olympic athlete, including each rower.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Accession No
2003.532.585
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1956
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956
Date
1956