Title:
Amsterdam 1928
Description:
Olympic Games Amsterdam 1928 Participation Medals
Front: Nude male and female athlete on podium holding torch over Olympic flame with scale and laurel branches below.
Back: Nike over Marathon tower with shield of Amsterdam between two hemispheres below with stadium in background. Legend: "IX e Olympiade Amsterdam" surrounding image.
Medals presented in paper box.
Designer: J.C. Wienecke
Mint: Gerritsen and Van Kempe, Zeist, Netherlands
Front: Nude male and female athlete on podium holding torch over Olympic flame with scale and laurel branches below.
Back: Nike over Marathon tower with shield of Amsterdam between two hemispheres below with stadium in background. Legend: "IX e Olympiade Amsterdam" surrounding image.
Medals presented in paper box.
Designer: J.C. Wienecke
Mint: Gerritsen and Van Kempe, Zeist, Netherlands
Fun fact(s):
At the Opening Ceremony for Amsterdam 1928, the team from Greece led the Parade of Nations, with the host Dutch team marching in last. Greece-first, hosts-last has been Olympic protocol ever since.
More Info:
Participation medals were made with the same design using three different finishes: gilt bronze, silver and bronze. Gilt and silver medals were given to dignitaries and officials, and bronze medals given to athletes.
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Front of Amsterdam 1928 participation medal in gilt bronze
Back of Amsterdam 1928 participation medal in gilt bronze
Front of Amsterdam 1928 participation medal in bronze
Front of Amsterdam 1928 participation medal in gilt bronze
Back of Amsterdam 1928 participation medal in gilt bronze
Front of Amsterdam 1928 participation medal in bronze