Ancient Order of Hibernians medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

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Ancient Order of Hibernians gold medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal consists of an orange, white, and green ribbon attached to a gold medal. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a gold colored, rectangular medal with a curved top held in place with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of an athlete depicted in mid-jump with both of his legs are extended in front of him. His proper right hand is extended upwards in front of him, and his proper left arm is behind him and bent at the elbow. In the background is a relief depiction of hills, foliage, and a long jump pit. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [A.O.H]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped gold mark that reads, [XX / GOLD].

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