Commemorative Medal: Torch Ceremony, Canadian Olympic Association

1977.01.0416B

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Artifact Identification Commemorative Medal: Torch Ceremony, Canadian Olympic Association   (1977.01.0416B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Memorabilia
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1967
Culture Canadian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 3.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 0.4 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 25 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials metal--silver?
Manufacturing Processes Striking
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description

PASSING THE TORCH: These medals of the Canadian Olympic Association depict a woman in Greek dress passing the Olympic torch to a young athlete. The Olympic motto 'Citius-Altius-Fortius' (Faster-Higher-Stronger) is inscribed on the border.

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Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Avery Brundage Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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