Olympic Games Participation Medals : Olympic Games Participation Medals donated by Gordy Crawford.
Title:
Innsbruck 1964
Description:
Olympic Winter Games Innsbruck 1964 Participation Medal

Front: Innsbruck Olympic emblem within legend: "IX. Olympische Winterspiele."

Back: Innsbruck city view with Austrian Alps in background.
Medals presented in red plastic wallet.

Designer: Ferdinand Maria Josef Welz
Mint: State Mint, Vienna, Austria
Fun fact(s):
Designer Ferdinand Welz was most known for his designs for the shilling currency including the edelweiss on the 1 shilling coin and the woman with a gold cap for the 10 shilling coin.

More Info:
Participation medals were made from bronze and given to athletes and officials.
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