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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. :
  2. Documentary Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Memorabilia
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
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 N/A
Materials metal--silver?
Manufacturing Processes Striking

Research Remarks

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.
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Avery Brundage Collection
Reproduction no

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