A rare 1904 St Louis Olympic Games boxed official's medal issued to an Assistant Clerk of the Course, the bronze medal inscribed UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION,
Hammer Price:
£1,500
Estimated Price:
£2,000 - £3,000
A rare 1904 St Louis Olympic Games boxed official's medal issued to an Assistant Clerk of the Course, the bronze medal inscribed UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION, ST LOUIS, USA, 1904, the red ribbon (fragile condition) stamped gilt OPEN HANDICAP, ATHLETIC MEET, MAY 21, 1904, the brooch bar inscribed ASS'T CL.COURSE, in original Dieges & Clust, New York, cardboard box This medal, and the one in the following lot, were both issued to the same individual, an Assistant Clerk of the Course at the athletics events. The original recipient is one of the following individuals R G Campbell, Edward E Lee, J S Fleming, J J O'Brien or M Ferriss.