Title:
Sochi 2014
Description:
Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 Participation Medal
Front: Sochi Olympic emblem next to quilt design with English, French and Russian legend: "XXII Olympic Winter Games" on opposite edge.
Back: Olympic rings with snowflake design.
Medals presented in white cardboard box.
Designer: Unknown
Mint: ADAMAS, Russia
Front: Sochi Olympic emblem next to quilt design with English, French and Russian legend: "XXII Olympic Winter Games" on opposite edge.
Back: Olympic rings with snowflake design.
Medals presented in white cardboard box.
Designer: Unknown
Mint: ADAMAS, Russia
Fun fact(s):
The patchwork quilt on the front of the medal was a major theme of the look of the Games. It fused 16 ornaments from Gzhel to Khokhloma into a modern graphical interpretation connecting tradition and modernity.
More Info:
Participation medals made from steel and given to athletes and officials.
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Front of Sochi 2014 participation medal
Back of Sochi 2014 participation medal
Front of Sochi 2014 participation medal
Back of Sochi 2014 participation medal