This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
Presented here is a silver "Physical Education" award plaque from
the 1900 Paris Exposition Games (aka, The World's Fair), which lasted
from May 14 to October 28, and were later credited as the 2nd Modern
Olympic Games following the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece. The
organizers so under-promoted the Olympic status of the competitions that
many of the athletes never knew they were participating in Olympic
events.
Designed by F. Vernon, the plaque is made of
silvered-bronze and
measures 59 mm tall by 41 mm wide by 3 mm thick, weighing 74 grams. It has "EDUCATION
PHYSIQUE" and "OFFERT PAR LE MINISTRE" ("Offered by the Minsiter") on the obverse. The reverse is a victorious athlete standing
triumphantly on top of a blank podium. The
French Mint cornucopia symbol along with "BRONZE" is stamped on the
lower side edge. It presents in VF condition some tarnishing and wear. A big bonus is the fact that it comes with its original green presentation case (EX).