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 1/4 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (8.3 × 3.7 × 0.7 cm)
H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.7 × 0.7 cm)
H x W x D (ribbon): 1 9/16 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (4 × 3.1 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/16 × 3/16 in. (4.1 × 2.7 × 0.4 cm)
Description
Ancient Order of Hibernians gold medal for a track and field hurdle event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal consists of a gold colored pin holding an orange, white, and green ribbon attached to a gold medal. The gold pin is rectangular shaped with a “C” clasp closure on the back. Below the pin is the ribbon, attached to the pin by a thread. 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 jumping over a hurdle. His proper left arm is extended downwards in front of him and the crossbar, and his proper right arm is extended straight out to his side. Both of his legs are extended to the side and are parallel to the crossbar. In the background is a relief depiction of a two story building, a wall, and three (3) trees. 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
pins (fasteners)
medals
Topic
Athletes
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2014.63.105.1.17
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5502275cd-95e7-4a94-aaf7-72f1dae6f77d

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