Olympic Games Helsinki 1941. Olympic Cup medal

Olympic Games Helsinki 1941. Olympic Cup medal - Bronze plaque for the participants in the awarding of the Olympic Cup to NOC of Finland in 1941 by the IOC. Front: Relief of the Olympic Cup. Back: Olympic rings with inscription "La Coupe Olympique creee par le Baron de Coubertin renovateur des Jeux Olympiques de l'ere modern a ete attribuee a 1941 Comité Olympique Finlandais". Bronze, 7.3x5.2 cm (102 grams). Manufacturer: "Huguenin". The idea of the wandering Olympic Trophy was initiated by Coubertin in 1906 and was awarded annualy untill 1998 to a sporting association or a town who had supported the Olympic Idea in an extraordinary way, and the after 1 year given to the next recipient.The plaque, issued in silver or bronze remainedby the "winner". Condition: A

This object will be auctioned at Live-Auction on June 27th, 2025

Estimated Price 350,00€

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