H x W x D: 2 1/4 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (5.7 × 4.5 × 0.5 cm)
Type:
medals
Place made:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1934
Description:
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) gold medal for the 100 Meter Run event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1934. The medal is round, gold colored, and has a bezel attached to a jump ring. The obverse of the medal is edged with two concentric circles. In the center of the medal is a relief depiction of a Greek goddess standing in three quarters profile with her proper right knee resting on a round shield decorated with an eight (8) ray sun motif. Her proper right hand is extended, holding a laurel wreath, and draped over her proper left forearm are two additional wreaths. Printed in relief around the central figure is the text [AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF THE UNITED STATES MDCCCLXXXVIII]. The reverse of the medal is also edged with two concentric circles. A relief depiction of a laurel wreath interlaced with sporting equipment runs around almost the full outer edge of the circle. At the top is the text [CHAM] and [PION] divided by a winged cleated shoe. Inscribed in the center of the medal is engraved text that reads [100 METER RUN / 1934]. There is maker's mark printed in relief on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [DIEGES & CLUST].
