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Lot #3096
Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal for Shooting

Third-place prize for trap shooting, won by an American at the 1984 LA Olympiad

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Third-place prize for trap shooting, won by an American at the 1984 LA Olympiad

Winner’s medal awarded to American shooter Daniel Carlisle for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 116 gm, designed by Dugald Stermer and struck by Jostens, Indianapolis. Inspired by the original design by Giuseppe Cassioli, the front of the medal is inscribed, “XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984,” and features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background, and the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge is inscribed with the name of the event, “Shooting, Olympic Trap.” Suspended from its original magenta, vermillion, and yellow ribbon. A scarce, attractive medal won by an American at this memorable USA-hosted Olympics.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympics
  • Dates: #696 - Ended July 18, 2024