Olympic Games 1948 London Silver Winners Medal Olympic Games 1948 London Silver Winners Medal

Olympic Games 1948 London Silver Winners Medal


A very rare original silver winner's medal from the 1948 London Olympic Games, designed by Giuseppe Cassioli an Italian painter and sculptor and one of only 136 produced. The obverse incorporates the Greek goddess of Victory holding a winner's crown of laurel with a depiction of the Roman Colosseum in the background and title "XIVth Olympiad London 1948", the reverse shows a crowd of people carrying a triumphant athlete. Very good condition, remains in uncleaned toned condition.
Diameter 51mm.

The original recipient of this medal is unknown.

Code: 52798

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