Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 42 mm x 60 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Francaise, Exposition Universelle, Paris 1900,” features a winged goddess scattering laurels over the grounds of the Exposition; the reverse identifies the sport as firefighting, “Concours de Sapeurs-Pompiers,” and depicts a victorious athlete upon a podium with a stadium and the Acropolis in the background. Stamped “Argent” on an edge. A highly attractive solid silver winner's medal augmented by its unique event, detailed artwork, and exceptional luster.
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