{"product_id":"medaille-vintage-athletisme-oms-relief-sportif-anneaux-olympiques","title":"Vintage athletics medal WHO sports relief, Olympic rings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique medal has a vertical rectangular shape with an integrated suspension ring at the top, making it easy to wear or display. On the visible side, the relief depicts a male athlete seated in profile, holding a laurel wreath, a classic symbol of sporting victory. In the background, an ancient-style building can be seen, likely a reference to a stadium or an emblematic edifice linked to the history of athletics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower part of the design is adorned with four raised rings, clearly evoking the Olympic rings, which reinforces the medal's association with the world of international sport and historical competitions. The entire motif is finely carved, typical of 20th-century sports awards, and features a uniform patina across the entire visible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish reveals an aged metallic appearance, with shades of bronze or brass, without precise material indication in the keywords. The edge has a slight relief, elegantly framing the central scene. No text or date is legible on this side, suggesting a deliberate sobriety that highlights the relief work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible suspension hook at the top appears robust and well-integrated into the overall design, reinforcing the object's honorary purpose. No major flaws are observable on the front, apart from small traces of wear and slight oxidation spots, testament to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-hand item, sold as is. Old patina, visible traces of wear and oxidation on the front. The overall structure is intact and the relief remains clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Olympic rings, created in 1913 by Pierre de Coubertin, symbolize the union of the five continents and have become the universal emblem of the modern Olympic Games. Sports medals from the first half of the 20th century often favored the representation of antique figures to emphasize the Greco-Roman heritage of athletics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique and sports items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: sports medal, athletics award, antique medal, Olympic medal, vintage athletics medal, sports trophy, Olympic rings, bronze-look medal, OMS medal, competition medal, sports decoration, laurel medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54300741042503,"sku":"135fbf46-56ef-48ed-9160-06e653c1059f","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b983408d-2672-4d9d-a737-04c226fce496.jpg?v=1783365960","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-vintage-athletisme-oms-relief-sportif-anneaux-olympiques","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}