A St Moritz 1928 Winter Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, in goldplated silver, designed by Arnold Hunerwadel, the obverse with a figure
Hammer:
£24,000
Estimate:
£25,000 - £35,000
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A St Moritz 1928 Winter Olympic Games gold first place winner's medal, in goldplated silver, designed by Arnold Hunerwadel, the obverse with a figure skater amongst falling snowflakes, the reverse inscribed IL JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER, ST MORITZ, 1928, with Olympic Rings and laurel branches, diameter 50.4mm, very rare It is very rare for this medal to appear at auction. The original recipient of the winner's medal is unknown.