From the collection of longtime IOC member James Worrall—an uncommon 'trial version' of the participation medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 38 mm, 21 gm, by John Pinches. The front shows a nude athlete bending and touching the ground, a laurel wreath in his left hand, with a procession of athletes in the background; the reverse bears a city view of London above raised lettering and Olympic rings, "XIV Olympiad, London, 1948." Includes its rare original red box.
From the estate of James Worrall.
