Gold Medal Collection

Golden pagoda, EMeiShan, SiChuan, China
Golden pagoda with reflection on the wet floor

Patron's Gold Medal commemorating Mary Somerville struck in 1838
5308544 Patron's Gold Medal commemorating Mary Somerville struck in 1838; (add.info.: Patron's Gold Medal commemorating Mary Somerville struck in 1838)

The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860 (engraving)
1579638 The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the Russian Gold Medal of Merit. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Russian Gold Medal of Merit, 1860. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia has conferred upon Mr. Charles Frodsham of the Strand, London

Langley Medal presented to aviator Glenn Hammond Curtiss, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Langley Medal presented to aviator Glenn Hammond Curtiss, 1913. Glenn Hammond Curtiss was the manufacturer of the Curtiss Airplane

Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Canadian sprinter Percy Williams, 1928. Williams (1908-1982) won gold medal in the mens 100m and 200m races at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American athlete Betty Robinson, winner of the womens 100m, 1928. Betty Robinson (1911-1999) was the winner of the first Olympic 100m for women

German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German swimmer Hilde Schrader, 1928. Schrader (1910-1966) won gold medal in the womens 200m breaststroke event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher, 1928. Japanese swimmer Yoshiyuki Tsuruta (1903-1986) shakes hands with his German rival Erich Rademacher (1901-1979)

Kurt Helbig, German weight-lifting champion, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Kurt Helbig, German weight-lifting champion, 1928. Helbig (1901-1975) won gold medal in the mens lightweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Creator: Unknown
German runner Lina Radke, 1928. Radke (1903-1983) was the first Olympic champion in the womens 800 metres, winning a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Ritola (1896-1982) won five Olympic gold medals and three Olympic silver medals

Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. On the occasion of the visit of the King of Sardinia to her Majesty the Queen

Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Gold Medal presented by the King of Sardinia to Mr. H. Lowman Taylor, 1858. On the occasion of the visit of the King of Sardinia to her Majesty the Queen

The Fothergillian Gold Medal of the Medical Society of London, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Fothergillian Gold Medal of the Medical Society of London, 1857....the Fothergillian gold medal [was] awarded to Mr Edwin Canton, F.R.C.S

Rachel Morris Hand-Cycling World Champion Conservative Party Conference 2010 The Icc, Birmingham, England 06 October 2010 Date: 06 October 2010

Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis, August 27, 1996. Creator: Unknown
African-American track and field athlete Carl Lewis (born 1961) won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold

Letter from US Representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. to Carl Lewis, August 14, 1996
African-American track and field athlete Carl Lewis (born 1961) won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold

Gold Medal given to Mr Stanley by the Royal Geographical Society (b / w photo)
1627004 Gold Medal given to Mr Stanley by the Royal Geographical Society (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rifle Practice at Wormwood Scrubs (engraving)
1100717 Rifle Practice at Wormwood Scrubs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rifle Practice at Wormwood Scrubs)

The International Fisheries Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving)
1060747 The International Fisheries Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Fisheries Exhibition at Edinburgh)

Gold Medal of the Royal Institute of British Architects (engraving)
1608901 Gold Medal of the Royal Institute of British Architects (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Medal of the Royal Institute of British Architects)

Uncle Sam Making Speech at World Fair (chromolitho)
733306 Uncle Sam Making Speech at World Fair (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rewards for Saving Life (engraving)
1054354 Rewards for Saving Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rewards for Saving Life)

The First Prize Shorthorn, Class 10, No 89, £25;and Gold and Silver Medals, as the Best Steer or Ox
1609250 The First Prize Shorthorn, Class 10, No 89, £ 25; and Gold and Silver Medals, as the Best Steer or Ox, at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by Weir

The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham (engraving)
1612588 The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham)

The Review on Wimbledon-Common (engraving)
1620481 The Review on Wimbledon-Common (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Review on Wimbledon-Common)

Dr Nansen presented with the Royal Geographical Societys Gold Medal by the Prince of Wales at the Albert Hall (litho)
1597162 Dr Nansen presented with the Royal Geographical Societys Gold Medal by the Prince of Wales at the Albert Hall (litho) by Prior

Gold Medal presented to Mr Richard Lambert Jones (engraving)
1618239 Gold Medal presented to Mr Richard Lambert Jones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Medal presented to Mr Richard Lambert Jones)

Ladies Golf Championship at Portrush, Ireland (litho)
1628213 Ladies Golf Championship at Portrush, Ireland (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Golf Championship at Portrush, Ireland)

A Life-Boat Competition (engraving)
1624934 A Life-Boat Competition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Life-Boat Competition)

Prize Pigs and Sheep at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1102972 Prize Pigs and Sheep at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Gold Medal of the Royal Humane Society (engraving)
1095411 New Gold Medal of the Royal Humane Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Gold Medal of the Royal Humane Society)

Paris Agricultural Exhibition, 1856 (engraving)
2772275 Paris Agricultural Exhibition, 1856 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Agricultural Exhibition, 1856)

L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright
DGC446556 L to R: Aileen Riggin, Gertrude Ederle, Helen Wainwright, Three American Olympic Swimming Champions, 1924 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Presentation of a Gold Medal by the King of Sardinia to Mr H Lowman Taylor (engraving)
1619402 Presentation of a Gold Medal by the King of Sardinia to Mr H Lowman Taylor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gold Medal presented by the King of Sweden and Norway to Captain Charles, RN (engraving)
1620648 Gold Medal presented by the King of Sweden and Norway to Captain Charles, RN (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales at Messers Doultons Art Pottery Works, Lambeth (engraving)
1623065 The Prince of Wales at Messers Doultons Art Pottery Works, Lambeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Smithfield Club Cattle Show, Sir W Gordon Cummings Scotch Polled Heifer, Winner of the Champion Plate and Gold Medal
1590797 Smithfield Club Cattle Show, Sir W Gordon Cummings Scotch Polled Heifer, Winner of the Champion Plate and Gold Medal (engraving) by English School

Prize Cattle and Sheep exhibited by the Queen and Prince of Wales at the Smithfield Show (engraving)
1596941 Prize Cattle and Sheep exhibited by the Queen and Prince of Wales at the Smithfield Show (engraving) by English School

Sketches at the Islington Dairy Show (engraving)
1616176 Sketches at the Islington Dairy Show (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Islington Dairy Show)

Medals commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving)
973052 Medals commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medals commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada)

The "Graphic"Exhibit at the Paris Exhibition, awarded a Gold Medal (litho)
1039865 The " Graphic" Exhibit at the Paris Exhibition, awarded a Gold Medal (litho) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late Sir George Humphry (engraving)
1051034 The Late Sir George Humphry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir George Humphry)

Mr H R Mileham (engraving)
1056870 Mr H R Mileham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H R Mileham. Illustration for The Graphic)

Honours for Ladies at the University of London (engraving)
1055665 Honours for Ladies at the University of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honours for Ladies at the University of London)

Smithfield Club Prize Cattle (engraving)
1101583 Smithfield Club Prize Cattle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Club Prize Cattle)

Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1096602 Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smithfield Club Cattle Show)

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"Unveiling the Golden Pagoda: A Glimpse into the Glorious World of Gold Medals" In the enchanting province of SiChuan, China stands a majestic symbol of achievement and glory - the Golden Pagoda. Its shimmering facade mirrors the brilliance that encapsulates every gold medal awarded to extraordinary individuals throughout history. One such remarkable tale dates back to 1928 when American athlete Betty Robinson blazed through the finish line, claiming victory in the women's 100m race. Captured by an unknown creator, her radiant smile reflects not only personal triumph but also a breakthrough for female athletes worldwide. Across continents, German swimmer Hilde Schrader dives into our narrative with her own golden conquest in 1928. The unknown artist captures her graceful strength as she glides through water like poetry in motion. Yoshiyuki Tsuruta and Erich Rademacher join hands under an anonymous lens, embodying unity amidst fierce competition. These two athletes from different nations demonstrate that even on rival grounds, friendship can transcend boundaries and create lasting memories. Kurt Helbig's muscular prowess shines forth as he lifts his way to victory in weightlifting championships. The mysterious photographer immortalizes his determination and dedication etched upon his face - a testament to human resilience. Lina Radke's image frozen by an unidentified artist portrays her unwavering spirit as she sprints towards greatness. Breaking barriers for female runners everywhere, she embodies courage and tenacity beyond measure. The Finnish duo Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi grace our story with their indomitable presence. Their synchronized strides echo harmony while leaving competitors trailing behind—an ode to teamwork forged on tracks paved with dreams. Fast forward to more recent times; Rachel Morris emerges as a modern-day hero whose relentless pursuit led her straight onto podiums adorned with gold medals. Her inspiring journey reminds us that passion knows no bounds when chasing one's dreams. Letters from US Representatives Tom DeLay and Kenneth E.