Nice collection of three participation medals from Summer Olympic Games, representing three different eras of international competition. Includes: Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal; Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Tombac Participation Medal; and Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal with Box and Pouch).
Detailed descriptions:
1. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
Participation medal issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 78 gm, by Emilio Greco. The front features a nude female torchbearer superimposed over Olympic rings; the reverse bears a convocation of eagles soaring high above the Olympic stadium, with raised Italian text encircling the edge.
2. Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics Tombac Participation Medal
Participation medal issued for the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Tombac, 60 mm, 130 gm, by Angelina Leonova. The front features the Moscow Games emblem above the Olympic stadium and raised Cyrillic lettering; the reverse bears a detailed view of the Red Square in Moscow.
3. Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
Participation medal issued for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 60 gm, by Malcolm Grear Designers. The front features the Atlanta Games emblem under raised text, "Games of the XXVI Olympiad"; the reverse bears a quilt of leaves and the raised text, "Centennial Olympic Games." Includes its original velvet pouch and green box.
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