St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Gold Medal

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Currently on view at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Title:: St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Gold Medal

Mint:: Huguenin Frères
Designer:: Paul-André Droz

Date:: 1948

Material:: Metal
Technique:: Minting, Gilding, Engraving
Dimensions:: 4 mm
Diameter:: 60 mm

The St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympic medal featured snowflakes, a flaming torch and the Olympic rings, symbolising winter sport, unity and excellence. The Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius (‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’) reinforced the ideals of athletic achievement.