Manufactured by
Bates & Klinke Inc., American, founded 1919
Issued by
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, founded 1912
Received by
Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
Subject of
Morgan State University, American, founded 1867
Date
1939
Medium
metal with silk, dye and thread
Dimensions
H x W x D (overall): 3 1/16 × 1 7/16 × 2 3/16 in. (7.7 × 3.7 × 5.5 cm)
H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (1.3 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (3.4 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)
H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/8 in. (3.9 × 3.5 × 0.3 cm)
Description
Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association medal for the 100 yard special event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1939. The medal consists of a gold colored bar pin holding a blue and orange ribbon attached to a medal. The gold tone pin is rectangular shaped with a tension closure on the back. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is an octagonal, bronze colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. The obverse of the medal has a relief octagonal frame. Inside the frame is a relief depiction of an athlete depicted in a runner’s starting position. He is crouched down with his hands on the ground in front of him, his proper right foot planted on the ground between his hands, and his proper left leg slightly behind him. His body faces the left edge of the medal. Above his head is a relief banner with curling edges. Along the bottom left edge of the medal is a relief depiction of a sprig of leaves and berries. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [C.I.A.A. / TRACK & FIELD / CHAMPIONSHIPS / MORGAN COLLEGE / 1939 / SPECIAL]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Bates & Klinke Inc. that reads [BATES & KLINKE INC. / ATTLEBORO].
Place used
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Place made
Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
pins (fasteners)
medals
Topic
Athletes
Education
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2014.63.105.1.34
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5070145e8-a6d4-489d-8116-390220325410

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