BEACON OF HOPE: THE LUZ LONG COLLECTION
Tue, May 10, 2022 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Oct 16, 2022 03:06AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 16
8/7/1939 British Amateur Athletic Board (BAAB) International Meet (London) Fourth Place Medal for Long Jump Awarded to Luz Long
Sold for
$428.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
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| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
On August 7, 1939, Luz Long competed in an international meet in London organized by the British Amateur Athletics Board (BAAB). The German long jumper finished fourth with a leap of 7.28 meters. Little did Luz or anyone know that this would be one of the last official competitions of Long’s storied athletic career. He went off to serve in World War II soon after and died tragically in 1943 at the age of 30 years old. This rectangular medal awarded to Long is uniquely designed like a picture frame to display standing up. Here are the details.
Designer/Maker: Phillips of Aldershot
Obverse: BAAB emblem at the top, shield of Great Britain flag in colorful enamel at center, and depiction of ancient building at bottom with “INTERNATIONAL MEETING – LONDON – 1939 – L. LONG” inscribed. Perimeter lined with a laurel leaves.
Reverse: Thick wood backing with folding display stand.
Composition: Most likely a silver alloy with a gold-colored plating.
Dimensions: 8 x 11 cm
Thickness: 3.5 mm (medal); 6 mm (wood)
Weight: 223 g
Provenance: Letter from Luz Long's family
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