Title:
Atlanta 1996
Description:
Olympic Games Atlanta 1996 Participation Medal
Front: Altanta Olympic emblem in center surrounded by legend: "Games of the XXVI Olympiad."
Back: Quilt of leaves in center surrounded by legend: "Centennial Olympic Games."
Medals presented in green velvet pouch fitted in green cardboard box.
Designer: Malcom Grear Designers
Mint: Reed & Barton, Tauton, MA
Front: Altanta Olympic emblem in center surrounded by legend: "Games of the XXVI Olympiad."
Back: Quilt of leaves in center surrounded by legend: "Centennial Olympic Games."
Medals presented in green velvet pouch fitted in green cardboard box.
Designer: Malcom Grear Designers
Mint: Reed & Barton, Tauton, MA
Fun fact(s):
Malcom Grear Designers not only designed the participation medals but also designed the 31 sports pictograms, the runner's relay torch, the traveling cauldron, safety lantern, event certificates, commemorative poster and the gold, silver and bronze prize medals.
More Info:
Participation medals were made from bronze and given to athletes and officials.
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Front of Atlanta 1996 participation medal
Back of Atlanta 1996 participation medal
Front of Atlanta 1996 participation medal
Back of Atlanta 1996 participation medal