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Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Gilt Participation Medal

Brilliant gilt-silver 1956 Cortina medal

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Brilliant gilt-silver 1956 Cortina medal

Participation medal issued for the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 45 mm, 48 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the head of Victory crowned with Olympic rings and encircled with raised text, “VII Giochi Olimpici Invernali”; the reverse depicts a snowflake over Mt. Pomagagnon, with raised text, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, Cortina 1956.” Includes the original blue leather presentation case. These special gilt silver commemoration medals were gifted to members of the International Olympic Committee, International Ski Federation, and Italian National Olympic Committee. An absolutely gorgeous prize.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia Auction
  • Dates: #492 - Ended January 19, 2017