Object Details
Designed by
Otto Placzek, German
Issued by
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
Received by
Unidentified
Description
A round bronze medal commemorating participation in the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. The front of the medal features five men standing in a line and stepping up on to a ledge. Written vertically on the left side of the medal's front is: [XI / O / L / Y / M / P / I / A / D / E]. Written vertically on the right side of the medal's front is: [B / E / R / L / I / N]. Written at the bottom of the medal is: [1936]. The back of the medal features a bell with an eagle holding the Olympic rings at center. On the edge of the bell there is type. Type on the bottom right of the medal's back reads: [OTTOPLACZEK].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1936
Object number
2014.89.8
Restrictions & Rights
© International Olympic Committee
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Type
medals
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 13/16 × 3/16 in. (7.1 × 0.5 cm)
Place made
Berlin, Germany, Europe
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Olympics
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.89.8