Wrestling / Weightlifting / Strength - Lot 173

Wrestling / Weightlifting / Strength Circular medal featuring two wrestlers surrounded by barbells, weights, and foliage Reverse: Laurel and oak wreaths framing the inscription “GUNTZ / 1st PRIZE / MIDDLEWEIGHT / 1912 ” Silver-plated bronze; the design is signed FRAINIER (active 1864–1930) Diameter: 5.5 cm During the Belle Époque, there was no clear distinction between wrestling and weightlifting, so champions had to be versatile. Gunzt, a native of the Ardennes, was a member of the Courbevoie club, where he was a star athlete.

Estimación:€60

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