Historical Hockey Memorabilia Spring 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2012
Remarkable Soviet Union memorabilia is this 1966 national women's discus throwing gold medal won by the legendary Tamara Press. Offered from the personal collection of the great Soviet athlete, this gold-colored medal measures 1 1/8" in diameter. It displays CCCP and the image of a woman throwing a discus on the face. Press' name is engraved on the reverse along with 54.70, the distance of her Soviet record winning toss in meters, and the year 1966. The medal comes with its original ribbon pin attached to the top of the medal as well as its well-handled plastic case. Comes with an LOA signed by Tamara Press.
Tamara Press will donate a substantial portion of her proceeds from this auction to her Moscow-based “Physical Education and Health” charitable foundation, which facilitates material and emotional support for sporting veterans and also provides help to orphanages and similar children’s institutions.
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