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Lot #4053
paris 1924 Summer Olympics bronze winner's medal

The first winner's medal to incorporate the iconic Olympic rings

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The first winner's medal to incorporate the iconic Olympic rings

Uncommon winner's medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 70 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant athlete extending his hand to a fallen opponent, with the designer's name "A. Rivaud" etched below his foot, and the Olympic rings at the bottom; the reverse, inscribed, "VIIIeme Olympiade, Paris 1924," depicts a harp and various pieces of sporting equipment. Stamped "Bronze" on the edge. Includes its rare original leather case. The winner's medals for this Olympics were the first to incorporate the Olympic rings into the design. Only 304 of these attractive third-place bronze medals were issued at the Games.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #671 - Ended July 20, 2023