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Vintage Belgian Cyclocross Medals Set – Le Soir “Cross du Soir” 1924-1947 – 10 pieces
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Lochristi, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 14 sales
Product description
A remarkable and coherent collection of original Belgian cyclocross medals, awarded during the famous "Cross du Soir" races organized by the newspaper Le Soir.
This collection, spanning more than two decades, reflects the rich tradition of Belgian winter cycling and the golden age of sporting culture in the interwar period, which continued in the immediate postwar years.
Each medal depicts an elegant, Art Nouveau-inspired female figure holding a victory wreath, a symbol of honor and athletic achievement. The reverse bears the inscriptions and dates of the race, framed by oak leaves—a classic symbol of endurance and triumph.
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📅 Included dates
1924 (2)
1927
1928
1929
1930
1934
1935
1937
1938
1946
1947
Total: 12 medals
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🪙 Material & Condition
• Gilded/bronze-colored metal
• Original hanging loops included
• Natural patina and signs of age
• Not aggressively polished (left in original condition)
Some surface oxidation visible, consistent with age and use.
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📏 Dimensions (add if you have measurements)
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Height: 3.2 cm
Width: ± 2.2 cm
Several of the older medals in this set were designed by the Belgian medalist Pierre Theunis, whose signature appears on the obverse of the 1924 medal. His work is renowned for its elegant allegorical figures and refined Art Nouveau influences, adding both artistic and historical value to the collection.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGold, BrownMaterialMetalNumber of items1First ownerYesHeight3 cmWidth2 cmDepth1 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, Scratches
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Lochristi, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 14 sales