Mexico City 1968 Olympics Gold Medal - Maureen Caird, Australia

Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics Gold Winner's Medal The Mexico Gold Medal awarded to Australia's Maureen Caird for the 80m Hurdles, gilt silver, 2.36 in., 125gms, originally designed by Guiseppe Cassioli. The front inscribed 'XIX Olimpiada Mexico 1968' and features a 'Seated Victory' with the Colosseum in the background; th reverse depicts a victorious athelete with palm branch being carried on the shoulders of other athletes. A small plaque attached to the top bears a pictogram......