Olympic Games/ summer, 1928/ Amsterdam/Tourcoing/ Lille/ Wat - Lot 106

Olympic Games/ summer, 1928/ Amsterdam/Tourcoing/ Lille/ Water-Polo/ Official diploma. "Diploma, Ixè Olympiade, Amsterdam 1928, 3è Prijs, A.Ch.M. Tribouillet, Frankrijk, Voor Zvemmen (waterpolo) Drukker Senefelder, Amsterdam (litho)..." One of the most beautiful and modern diplomas in history... Very pure, the Olympic goddess proudly surmounts the five rings, a very geometric frieze, alternating gold and ebony, protecting her from the sailors of the port of Amsterdam...Initialé CHJ....Please note that the recipient of this parchment is no stranger, here he is, bronze medalist, please, our Achille Tribouillet (1902-1968), member of the prestigious Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing club (created in 1904, Olympic champion in 1924 with captain Henri Padou, also present here in 1928), was already European vice-champion in 1927. During the Olympic Tournament (14 teams), he played in all six matches, and even scored in the semi-final against finalists Hungary. Canvas 73 x 52 cm Tears, two small losses on the left, and a 10 cm tear at the bottom.