Helsinki 1940 Olympic Games boxed set of three medals designed by Ilmari Sysimetsa
Hammer:
£260
Estimate:
£300 - £500
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Helsinki 1940 Olympic Games boxed set of three medals designed by Ilmari Sysimetsa from the cancelled games, yellow-metal, white-metal and bronzed examples, the obverse of each with view of the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki and inscribed XII OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940, the reverse with running torch bearer, globe in background, laurel to lower border and inscribed XII OLYMPIA 1940 HELSINGFORS, 35mm., in fitted wooden case with Citius - Altius - Fortius inscription