Manufactured by
Unidentified
Issued by
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish American, founded 1836
Received by
Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
Date
1930-1948
Medium
gold and metal with silk, dye and thread
Dimensions
H x W x D (overall): 3 1/8 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (7.9 × 3.1 × 0.4 cm)
H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/8 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (4.1 × 3.1 × 0.4 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/16 × 3/16 in. (4.2 × 2.7 × 0.4 cm)
Description
Ancient Order of Hibernians gold medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal consists of an orange, white, and green ribbon attached to a gold medal. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a gold colored, rectangular medal with a curved top held in place with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of an athlete depicted in mid-jump with both of his legs are extended in front of him. His proper right hand is extended upwards in front of him, and his proper left arm is behind him and bent at the elbow. In the background is a relief depiction of hills, foliage, and a long jump pit. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [A.O.H]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped gold mark that reads, [XX / GOLD].
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
medals
Topic
Athletes
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2014.63.105.1.16
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e2ba622-fa95-44bb-b05d-0855aad1ac9a

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