Commemorative Medal: Torch Ceremony, Canadian Olympic Association
1977.01.0416B
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Commemorative Medal: Torch Ceremony, Canadian Olympic Association (1977.01.0416B) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 1967 |
Culture | Canadian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 3.8 cm |
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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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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Avery Brundage Collection |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |