Desirable winner's medal issued for the team dressage equestrian event at the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Silver, 63.5 mm, 137 gm, by Dugald Stermer; manufactured by Jostens, Inc. The front, inscribed, "XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984," features a 'Seated Victory' with the Colosseum in the background; the reverse portrays a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd. The edge is engraved with the name of the event, "Equestrian, Team Dressage." Complete with original magenta, vermillion, and chrome yellow ribbon, which exhibits a couple small stains.
The team dressage competition at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, held at Santa Anita Racetrack, was a showcase of precision, discipline, and refined horsemanship. The West German team delivered a commanding performance to secure the gold medal, while Switzerland distinguished itself with a strong and elegant showing, earning the silver medal—a significant achievement in the nation’s Olympic equestrian history.
