sterling silver on metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall (medal and ribbon)): 3 5/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (8.4 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (pin): 1/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (0.3 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (ribbon): 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (3.8 × 3.7 × 0.2 cm)
Type:
pins (fasteners)
medals
Place used:
Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1937
Description:
National Collegiate Athletic Association fifth place medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1937. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a silver colored medal. The pin has a “c” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal with wavy edges, held in place with two (2) jump rings. On the obverse of the medal is relief depiction of a nude male athlete, depicted in three quarters profile, facing the right edge of the medal. His proper left arm is extended in front of him and he is holding a laurel branch. His proper right arm is held at his side. Next to him, also depicted in profile, is a bald eagle perched on a column decorated with the United States flag’s stars and stripes. The eagle’s wings are extended. Relief text printed on the left side of the medal reads [U.S.] and relief text on the right reads [NATIONAL / COLLEGIATE / ATHLETIC / ASSOCIATION]. The edges of the medal are decorated with scroll and floral embellishments. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [THIRD PLACE / BROAD JUMP]. Below is relief text that reads [HELD AT / EDWARDS FIELD / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / BEREKLEY / 1937]. Below the text is a relief depiction of a laurel wreath tied together with a bow. Above the wreath’s center knot is the relief mark, [J&W. S.F.].
