gold medal
Object Detail
Object Name
medal
Description
Eight-oared race gold medal from the 1908 London Olympics.
Front (obverse) shows a naked male standing in between two females who are placing a laurel wreath on his head. The inscription on the front reads 'Olympic Games London 1908'
The back (reverse) shows St George, on a horse with a spear and a shield slaying a dragon (at the bottom of the image). At the edge of the medal is an angel watched St George.
The rim has an inscription which reads: "Winner Eight Oared Race"
Front (obverse) shows a naked male standing in between two females who are placing a laurel wreath on his head. The inscription on the front reads 'Olympic Games London 1908'
The back (reverse) shows St George, on a horse with a spear and a shield slaying a dragon (at the bottom of the image). At the edge of the medal is an angel watched St George.
The rim has an inscription which reads: "Winner Eight Oared Race"
Accession No
2005.1
Collection
Rowing
Associated Date
1908
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
Olympic Games London, 1908
Acquisitions Meeting December, 2004
Acquisitions Meeting December, 2004
Date
1908