Weightlifting / Rigoulot / Olympic Games - Lot 152

Weightlifting / Rigoulot / Olympic Games Medal of Recognition from the French Weightlifting Federation, circa 1930–1940 Obverse: Weightlifter in the clean and jerk position, crowned / Reverse: “F.F.P.H. In recognition of services rendered to the sport of weightlifting” Gilded metal, pin, and black ribbon. Diameter: 2.8 cm May be attributed to Charles Rigoulot (1903–1962), who rendered more service to weightlifting than anyone else: Olympic champion, world record holder, ambassador, etc.; or to Jean Dame (1897–1970).

Estimate:£41.85

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