Die of torch relay pin

Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1667:247
Manuf. and place of prod.: Veljekset Sundqvist
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel
Measurements: height 4.5 cm; diameter 4.8 cm
Description: Elliptical relief of 2.4 x 1.5 cm. The Olympic rings, a flame and the text: XV OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS. The die was attached to the head of a hammer.
Engraving: VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST HELSINKI SUOMI (in mirror image).
Other information: The torch relay pin was made in 70,000 copies.