Medal, Commemorative

Name/Title

Medal, Commemorative

Entry/Object ID

2000.40.10

Description

1919 Inter-Allied Games Rifle Shooting Medallion. Circular, brass. Obverse shows robed woman offering palm leaf wreath to two naked athletes (one with discus, other holding a ball) At bottom is title "Corporis Robur Habilitas" Reverse shows rounded title at top "Inter Allied Games" above pile of sports equipment (bat, sword, paddles, golf club). Centre square scroll engraved "Rifle Shooting Team Third Canada Major William O Morris" At bottom is title "Pershing Stadium Paris June 1919"

Made/Created

Date made

1919

Notes

Early Date: 1919

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Accession number on rim. One side inscribed: "Corporis Robur Habilitas"

Dimensions

Diameter

3.8 cm

Dimension Notes

3 mm. thick.