Three participation medals from Olympiads past — Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics, and Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics:
Participation medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, as presented to athletes and officials. Bronze, 60 mm, 94 gm, by Dugald Stermer/Jostens. The front depicts the Olympic torch with raised text, “Citius Altius Fortius, XXIII Olympiad”; the reverse features the Los Angeles Games emblem over Olympic rings and laurel branches. Complete with its original blue velvet presentation case.
Participation medal issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Chrome-plated steel, 68 mm, 198 gm, by Renee Mayott and struck by the official French Mint, Monnaie de Paris. The front depicts the Albertville Games emblem encircled with French and English text, "XVI Olympic Winter Games 8-23 February 92, XVI Jeux Olympiques D'hiver 8-23 Fevrier 92"; the reverse depicts a star hanging over the Alps and Olympic rings, encircled with the Olympic motto, "Citius, Altius, Fortius, Albertville 92."
Participation medal issued for the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 137 gm. The front features a forest of small trees on a mountainside with a curve denoting a ski slope; the reverse bears the Nagano Games logo and a wreath effect along the rim.
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