Participation medal issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 63 gm, by Bertram Mackennal/John Pinches. The front features a quadriga with charioteer and judge, preparing to present an athlete with the palm of victory; the reverse bears a city view of London above raised lettering and Olympic rings, “XIV Olympiad, London, 1948.” Complete with its uncommon original green paper box by John Pinches of London, as well as a rolled "Olympic Games London" participant's diploma, 21.25 x 16.5, issued to "Miss Peggy Permain, Secretary to the Art Director."
