Plaque commemorating the Olympic Yachting, Kiel, 1936
Plaque commemorating the Olympic Yachting, Kiel, 1936, possibly a boat badge. Obverse: On a black field, a red circle bearing the design of two racing yachts under sail, the five Olympic rings above and five fishes below. Inscription: 'KIEL 1936'. Reverse: Stamped with maker's name, 'M . Hansen, Kiel' (in Gothic script). The item belonged to Christopher Allan Boardman (1903-87), gold medal winner of the 6 metre yacht race at Kiel in 'Lalage'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2797 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Plaque |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | M. Hansen |
Events: | Olympic Games, 1936 |
Date made: | 1936 |
People: | Boardman, Christopher Alan; M. Hansen |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 67 mm |