Title:
Seoul 1988
Description:
Olympic Games Seoul 1988 Participation Medals
Front: Namdaemun, south gate of Fortress Wall of Seoul with mountain cranes flying in background.
Back: Seoul Olympic emblem above legend: "XXIV Olympiad, Seoul 1988."
Medals presented in purple velvet case.
Designer: Kim Kwang-hyun
Mint: Korea South Printin gand Minting, Seoul, Korea
Front: Namdaemun, south gate of Fortress Wall of Seoul with mountain cranes flying in background.
Back: Seoul Olympic emblem above legend: "XXIV Olympiad, Seoul 1988."
Medals presented in purple velvet case.
Designer: Kim Kwang-hyun
Mint: Korea South Printin gand Minting, Seoul, Korea
Fun fact(s):
The cranes on the front of the medal are symbols of longevity, purity and peace in Korean culture.
More Info:
Participation medals were made from bronze and were given to athletes and officials.
Two separate octagon-shaped medals, one in English and one in Korean, featured an ancient horseman on front and the signatures of International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch and organizing committee president Park Seh-jik between logo with Olympic stadium below and were given to volunteers and the press.
Two separate octagon-shaped medals, one in English and one in Korean, featured an ancient horseman on front and the signatures of International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch and organizing committee president Park Seh-jik between logo with Olympic stadium below and were given to volunteers and the press.
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Front of Seoul 1988 participation medal for athletes and officials
Back of Seoul 1988 participation medal for athletes and officials
Front of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press
Back of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press
Front of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press
Back of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press
Front of Seoul 1988 participation medal for athletes and officials
Back of Seoul 1988 participation medal for athletes and officials
Front of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press
Back of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press
Front of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press
Back of Seoul 1988 participation medal for volunteers and press