Participation Medal
| Material: | Bronze | Weight: | 77 gr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 54 mm | Design by: | Kauko Räsänen |
| Thickness: | 6 mm | Mint: | Veljekset Sundqvist Oy |
| Obverse: | Stylized athletes` heads superimposed over the Olympic Stadium. | ||
| Reverse: | Male and female athletes to left holding torches over Olympic rings. | ||
Presentation box
| Commemorative Medal 1952
An open competition for a commemorative medal was announced by the Organising Committee on April 22nd 1951. By the closing date, Oct. 30th, 35 sketches had been received by the board of judges. The winning design, by the young sculptor Kauko Räsänen, was adopted. The number of commemorative medals struck was 14 000. (Source document: Official report 1952, page 111) |