Sports and Olympics

1959 Trophy Bowl for First Place in a U.S.S.R. vs. U.S.A. American Athletic Union Track Competition in Philadelphia. Silver. 6 inches x 3 inches. 278.2 grams. Nearly As Made.

Inscribed: RELAY (4 X 400 M) / FIRST PLACE / (Russian and American flags applied) / U.S.S.R. VS U.S.A. / PHILADELPHIA 1959 on one external side of the bowl, PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER CHARITIES / AND / A.A.U. OF U.S.A. on the opposite exterior side. The bottom of the bowl is marked LUNT (logo) STERLING / 6-R, and PAUL REVERE / REPRODUCTION / CIRCA / 1768.