Title:
Grenoble 1968
Description:
Olympic Winter Games Grenoble 1968 Participation Medals
Front: Greek athlete profile with a headband over background of snowflakes.
Back: Grenoble Olympic Games emblem above city view with Belladonne mountain range in the background over French legend: "Xes Jeux Olympiques D'Hiver."
Medals presented in paper case.
Designer: Mme J.M. Coeffin
Mint: Paris Mint, Paris, France
Front: Greek athlete profile with a headband over background of snowflakes.
Back: Grenoble Olympic Games emblem above city view with Belladonne mountain range in the background over French legend: "Xes Jeux Olympiques D'Hiver."
Medals presented in paper case.
Designer: Mme J.M. Coeffin
Mint: Paris Mint, Paris, France
Fun fact(s):
The Grenoble Olympic emblem on the back of the medal represents a snow crystal amongst three red roses, the symbol of Grenoble with the Olympic rings.
More Info:
Participation medals were made with the same design in gilt bronze and bronze. Bronze medals were presented to athletes.
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Front of Grenoble 1968 participation medal in bronze for athletes
Back of Grenoble 1968 participation medal in bronze for athletes
Front of Grenoble 1968 participation medal in gilt bronze
Front of Grenoble 1968 participation medal in bronze for athletes
Back of Grenoble 1968 participation medal in bronze for athletes
Front of Grenoble 1968 participation medal in gilt bronze