Issued by
Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
Received by
Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
1949
Medium
cloth , copper alloy
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 × 2 × 1/8 in. (12.7 × 5.1 × 0.3 cm)
Description
A medal awarded to Ezzard Charles by The Ring Magazine for the year 1949. The medal consists of a top plate that reads [The / RING / MERIT AWARD], below which hang two chains, the ends of which are joined by a decorative boxing glove motif. Below the gloves hangs a single chain to which is attached a second plate with a medallion of two boxers fighting. Engraving below the medallion reads [Boxing's Fighter / of the Year / For / 1949]. A red, white, and blue striped ribbon (possibly silk) attached to the back of the top plate and hangs behind the medal. Back of medal reads [Awarded to / Ezzard Charles / For His / Outstanding / Contribution / to / Boxing].
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
commemorative medals
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
Object number
2017.28.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58d26f32a-ea22-4023-b508-448c2d2753c3

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