Description: Own a Unique Piece of Olympic History: 1900 Paris Olympics Shooting Event Collection This exclusive set includes:Medal: A silvered bronze square medal commemorating the Shooting event at the 1900 Paris Universal Expo/Olympics.News Article: A single page summary from ‘La Vie au grand air’ featuring coverage of the event and mentioning the medal winner, Capt. Sadi Carnot.Official Score Booklet: The book belonged to Capt. Sadi Carnot, A 92-page booklet detailing the Shooting event, signed and stamped, documenting Capt. Sadi Carnot’s performance. Capt. Sadi Carnot in 1900 Paris Universal Expo/Olympics: He was Member of the Committee Organizing the Shooting at the 1900 Paris Games. He was a Participant in many events and categories, detailed scores and stamps are there in the booklet. He also won prizes as mentioned in the News article. About Capt. Sadi Carnot: Full Name: Lazare Hippolyte Sadi Carnot [27 May 1865 – 20 January 1948] Lazare Hippolyte Sadi Carnot was a notable French Colonel (130th Infantry Regiment), writer. He was the son of Marie François Sadi Carnot, who served as President of France from 1887 until his assassination in 1894. He also owned château de la rochepot. He is also a winner of the French Academy Prize and A Legion of Honor. Family Legacy: Lazare Nicolas Marguerite Carnot [13 May 1753 – 2 Aug 1823]: Great-grandfather of Sadi Carnot, a key figure during the French Revolution. Was the Minister of War under Napoleon Bonaparte. Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot [1 Jun 1796 – 24 Aug 1832]: Grand-uncle of Sadi Carnot, renowned as the “father of thermodynamics” for his seminal work, Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire. Marie François Sadi Carnot [11 Aug 1837 – 25 Jun 1894]: Father of Lazare Hippolyte Sadi Carnot, President of France from 1887 until his assassination in 1894. He started planning for 1900 Exposition/ Olympics in 1892. This collection, featuring the medal, news article, and official score booklet, is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of Olympic history. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Olympic and historical legacy!
Price: 3999 USD
Location: Thornhill, Ontario
End Time: 2024-10-23T19:02:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 49 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Shooting
Color: Silver
Product: Medal
Event: Paris 1900
