Impressive collection of 24 medals issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, including:
Ten (10) bronze participation medals, each 64 mm, 133 gm, by Cornelius Martens, with the front depicting the Calgary Games emblem and raised French and English text, and the reverse bearing a panoramic view of Calgary, the Saddledome Stadium, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with the Olympic motto below; the reverse of each bear either an affixed protective foam swatch or remnants of the said swatch. Each medal includes its brown velvet case, and all but one are accompanied by their original Jostens paper slipcase.
Four (4) limited edition gold-tone ‘host city’ commemorative medals, numbered 8, 65, 68, and 85 of 100 issued, each 64 mm, 133 gm, with the Calgary emblem to the front with raised text: “Calgary ‘88, Host City, Ville Hote,” and the reverse bearing the Calgary coat of arms in relief; the reverse of each bear either an affixed protective foam swatch or remnants of the said swatch. Each includes its original brown velvet case, with Jostens slipcase and edition booklet.
Ten (10) bronze volunteer participation medals, each 63 mm, 136 gm, with the front featuring the Calgary Games emblem and raised French and English text, and the reverse bearing a mountainside with Olympic buildings and raised text: “Team ‘88—Equipe 88, Calgary.” Each includes its original gray presentation case with Jostens slipcase, and all but three contain their original booklet. In overall fine condition, with some wear and stains to the cases and slipcases.
