Collection of 23 non-Olympic winner's and participation medals for athletic events in Europe during the early part of the 20th century, with diameters ranging from 25 mm to 50 mm, many engraved on the reverse with the date, some naming the event (typically the distance of a race, e.g. "6 KM," "800 Meter," "400 M," "5000 M," "Km. 7"). Among the events depicted on the fronts of the medals are sprinting, high jump, discus, shot put, and hurdles. Engraved dates range from 1914 to 1921, and places named include Bern, Lucerne, Zurich, and Hallwylersee. Additionally includes an enameled badge featuring the Olympic rings, lacking its pin on the back.
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