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
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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Front of Innsbruck 1964 participation medal
Back of Innsbruck 1964 participation medal
Front of Innsbruck 1964 participation medal
Back of Innsbruck 1964 participation medal