Olympic Games Participation Medals : Olympic Games Participation Medals donated by Gordy Crawford.
Title:
Cortina 1956
Fun fact(s):
Several smaller versions of the medals were minted and given to high officials also in gilt, silver and bronze.
More Info:
Participation medals are the same design as Cortina 1956 prize medals both on the front and back. Three different finishes were made in gilt bronze, silver and bronze. Gilt and silvered medals were given to dignitaries and officials, and bronze medals given to athletes.
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Front of Cortina 1956 participation medal in gilt bronzeFront of Cortina 1956 participation medal in gilt bronze
Back of Cortina 1956 participation medalBack of Cortina 1956 participation medal
Front of Cortina 1956 participation medal in silvered bronzeFront of Cortina 1956 participation medal in silvered bronze
Front of Cortina 1956 participation medal in bronzeFront of Cortina 1956 participation medal in bronze