Title:
Grenoble 1968
Description:
Olympic Winter Games Grenoble 1968 Medals
Front: Grenoble Olympic emblem within French legend, "Xemes Jeux Olympiques D'Hiver Grenoble 1968." Three ice crystals at bottom.
Back: Unique designs depicting the corresponding sport above space for name of sport.
Ribbon: Grosgrain ribbon in Olympic colors
Medals presented in black leather case lined with silk - white for gold, blue for silver and red silk for bronze
Front: Grenoble Olympic emblem within French legend, "Xemes Jeux Olympiques D'Hiver Grenoble 1968." Three ice crystals at bottom.
Back: Unique designs depicting the corresponding sport above space for name of sport.
Ribbon: Grosgrain ribbon in Olympic colors
Medals presented in black leather case lined with silk - white for gold, blue for silver and red silk for bronze
Fun fact(s):
Two-time world champion and five-time U.S. champion figure skater Peggy Fleming won the only gold medal for the United States at Grenoble.
More Info:
Grenoble 1968 prize medals were the first medals produced with a unique design for each sport on the reverse of the medal.
"Shuss," a little man on skis, made his debut at Grenoble. Created overnight by the designer, Shuss left a lasting legacy as the first Olympic character, the precusor to official Olympic mascots.
"Shuss," a little man on skis, made his debut at Grenoble. Created overnight by the designer, Shuss left a lasting legacy as the first Olympic character, the precusor to official Olympic mascots.
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Front: Grenoble 1968 gold medal, Grenoble Olympic emblem with legend
Back: Grenoble 1968 gold medal, ice hockey with corresponding design
Front: Grenoble 1968 silver medal, Grenoble Olympic emblem with legend
Back: Grenoble 1968 silver medal, figure skating with design
Front: Grenoble 1968 bronze medal, Grenoble Olympic emblem with legend
Back: Grenoble 1968 bronze medal, ice hockey with corresponding design
Front: Grenoble 1968 gold medal, Grenoble Olympic emblem with legend
Back: Grenoble 1968 gold medal, ice hockey with corresponding design
Front: Grenoble 1968 silver medal, Grenoble Olympic emblem with legend
Back: Grenoble 1968 silver medal, figure skating with design
Front: Grenoble 1968 bronze medal, Grenoble Olympic emblem with legend
Back: Grenoble 1968 bronze medal, ice hockey with corresponding design