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Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Pair of Silver and Bronze Winner’s Medals

Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Pair of Silver and Bronze Winner’s Medals

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Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Pair of Silver and Bronze Winner’s Medals

Desirable pair of 1900 Paris Summer Olympics winner’s medals for shooting: a typical silvered bronze rectangular medal, 42 mm x 60 mm, 57 gm, identifying the sport on the reverse as shooting, “Concours de Tir, VIIme Concours National,” and depicting a victorious athlete upon a podium; and a bronze circular medal, 45 mm, 45 g, similarly identifying the sport as shooting and reading, “Union des Societes de Tir de France,” around the rim. The regular medals were presented by the organizing committee of the Olympic shooting event, while the round ones were presented by the shooting society.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia Auction
  • Dates: #480 - Ended July 21, 2016