1928 AMSTERDAM OLYMPICS SILVER WINNERS MEDAL FENCING First Year of Olympic Medal Design Used for 72 Years Start Price USD 6,500.00 Current Price USD 6,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Minneapolis, MN See more about '1928 AMSTERDAM OLYMPICS SILVER WINNERS MEDAL FENCING' Description EbayInventorySportsOlympicsMedalsWinnersAmsterdam1928Silver      CONTINENTAL               AUCTIONS   1928 AMSTERDAM OLYMPIC SILVER WINNER'S MEDAL FENCING                                                                                               Item # 10001Description:This is an Olympic Silver Winner's Medal from the Amsterdam Summer Olympics of 1928.  The medal was won by a French Silver Medalist in Fencing.  It may have belonged to the Triple World Epee Champion Georges Buchard, who won a Silver Medal for Individual Epee at the 1928 and 1932 Olympics.  However,  it may have also belonged to any one of the Frenchmen who were part of the Silver Medal winning Team Foil and Team Epee in 1928.  This is the only information that I was given regarding the ownership of this medal.This medal is very important historically because it represents the first year of the iconic Olympic Medal design that was used in all Summer Olympics Winner's medals for 72 years, from 1928 to 2000.On the front, victory is seated holding a laurel wreath and a palm branch, with the Colosseum in the background.  There is an inscription in the foreground that reads, "IXe OLYMPIAD AMSTERDAM 1928."  On the back, there is a victorious athlete holding a palm branch, and he is being carried by jubilant athletes, with the stadium in the background. The initials "GC" appear in the back lower field, which represent the initials of Giuseppe Cassioli, the medal designer.  Condition:  Extremely Fine, with minor superficial wear at the highest points and light scratches in the background fields.  On the back, there is a superficial scratch across the arm of the victorious athlete and a tiny dent on his jaw.  The medal has an original, silver patina that includes wonderful, subtle blue hues.  Dimensions:  Diameter-  2 1/4 inches (55 mm)                     Thickness-  4 mm                     Weight-  67 gramsEdge Markings:  Dutch State Mint stampManufacturer:  Dutch State Mint, Utrecht, NetherlandsThis is a rarely offered and impossible to find medal that represents the first year of the widely used Olympic Winner's Medal design that will be a centerpiece for any important collection.   g                                                   Super Close-Up g                                                   Super Close-Up g                                                   Super Close-Up g                                                   Super Close-Up   About Us:  Our company offers the finest in original, hard to find collectibles by way of auction and catalog.  We are Continental Auctions because of our focus on carrying a wide selection of collectible and historical items primarily from the Continental United States.Auctions:  Please look for us, we list auction items every Thursday night between 7 and 8 PM Central Standard Time.Payment:  Within the US-  We accept all forms of payment, but we prefer Paypal.  Paypal:  sales@coauc.comPersonal checks take 10 days to clear.  Do not send cash.Mail:  Continental Auctions, P.O. Box 8242, Minneapolis, MN  55408Outside the US-  We only accept Paypal or Bank Wire Transfer.Shipping:Within the US-  You will never be charged more than a flat rate fee of $6.50 for shipping, which includes full insurance.  Items will be shipped by the United States Postal Service First Class or Priority Mail.  Purchases over $750.00 will be sent by Registered Mail.  Your fee can be applied to multiple purchases over a two week period, just specify the number of items that will be covered with your payment. For items with different shipping costs, the higher amount will be paid. Outside the US-  We ship worldwide, please ask for a quote.Guarantee:  Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.  If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, notify us within 7 calendar days of the receipt of the item for a full refund of the purchase price.  Return the item fully insured, and we'll also refund the return shipping cost.  The item must be returned in the same condition and in the original holder in which it was sent.   Place a Bid!