What is the olympic laurel wreath?

Answer 1

A Laurel Wreath is a wreath which is mainly made using the leaves and branches of the bay laurel evergreen tree. Laurel wreaths were mainly popular in Ancient Greece in the olden days which was believed as a sign of status or victory and were often given as an award to winners of the Olympics or to victorious war commanders in the same way that a person would now receive a medal for his / her success. Even today, the laurel wreath is still used in some schools and is often given to a person for completing his / her master's or honorary degree as a mark of honour. A laurel wreath is also the perfect accessory for completing a Greek costume, whether for a party or for a play and it can be used to accentuate their costumes.

Answer 2

A laurel.