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On August 19, 1933, an international athletics (track & field) meet was held between Germany and Great Britain in London. In the men’s long jump event, Luz Long placed second with a jump of 7.295 meters and was awarded this second place winner’s medal made of sterling silver. Here are the details.
Designer/Maker: H. Phillips (HP) of Aldershot, Hampshire (England)
Obverse: Raised relief image of a winged athlete blowing a horn and raising a laurel branch overhead; scroll banners reading “Great Britain” and “Germany” with their national emblems.
Reverse: Wreath of laurels surrounding “Long Jump 2nd L.Long London 1933); maker and materials hallmarks at bottom.
Composition: Sterling Silver
Diameter: 33 mm
Thickness: 3-4 mm
Weight: 20 g
Provenance: Letter from Luz Long's family