MATERIAL: Bronze
TYPE: Medal
DIMENSIONS: 64x64 mm
WEIGHT: 178 g
CONDITION: Fine condition.
NOTES: Additional details and provenance for the Harmer Johnson Olympic Collection.
ITEM ID: 3981
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exhibition Silver Award Medal
DATE
Year: 1904
Decade: 1900s
Century: 20th (1901-2000)
Unusually named medal (construction is bronze) was issued for the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition, the event held in conjunction with the 1904 St. Louis Summer Olympics.
It features an American embracing Louisiana on obverse and eagle with spread wings with award legend on verso.
ARTISTS
Name: Weinmann
Type: Designer
Sports
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