Box for Souvenir Baton London 2012 Olympics
Object
Paper-based & Printed Items
Production date
2012
Object number
2018.41
Physical Description
White card box with dark blue text and the Olympic and Paralympic logos. In the style of batons passed during relay races. The box contained a souvenir relay baton which is also in our collection.
Material
Card
Dimension
Length: 28.3cm
Height: 4.2cm
Width: 4.2cm
Height: 4.2cm
Width: 4.2cm
On display?
No
Inscription
"London 2012
Souvenir teamwork baton
[Paralympic logo]
[Olympic logo]
Regulation size and weight
Souvenir teamwork baton
Relay baton specification
'The relay baton shall be a smooth hollow tube, circular in section, made of wood, metal or any other rigid material in one piece, the length of which shall be 290 to 300mm. The outside diameter shall be 40mm (+/- 2mm) and it shall not weight less than 50g. It should be coloured so as to be easily visible during the race.'
IAAF Athletics
Competition Rules 2012-2013
[Specifications continue...]
Made in the UK
Copyright LOCOG 2007-2012
[Packaging from ethical sources stamps]
Souvenir teamwork baton
[Paralympic logo]
[Olympic logo]
Regulation size and weight
Souvenir teamwork baton
Relay baton specification
'The relay baton shall be a smooth hollow tube, circular in section, made of wood, metal or any other rigid material in one piece, the length of which shall be 290 to 300mm. The outside diameter shall be 40mm (+/- 2mm) and it shall not weight less than 50g. It should be coloured so as to be easily visible during the race.'
IAAF Athletics
Competition Rules 2012-2013
[Specifications continue...]
Made in the UK
Copyright LOCOG 2007-2012
[Packaging from ethical sources stamps]