An exceptional commemorative collection from the historic 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, the first Winter Olympic Games ever held in Asia. This highly attractive vintage set includes multiple official Sapporo ’72 Olympic commemorative pieces, featuring beautifully designed medals, presentation cases, and a rare pendant necklace bearing the iconic Sapporo 1972 emblem and Olympic rings. Visible in the collection are several official Japanese commemorative items, including: * “XI Olympic Winter Games Sapporo 1972” ski jump commemorative medal * Gold-tone artistic commemorative medal in original presentation case * Official Sapporo ’72 medal display set * Sapporo ’72 emblem pendant necklace * Original plastic display cases and presentation packaging The designs strongly reflect the modernist aesthetic of early 1970s Japanese Olympic memorabilia, combining clean geometric lines with symbolic Olympic imagery. The ski jumping medal especially captures the dynamism and elegance of the Sapporo Games. Produced in 1972, these items are highly collectible among Olympic collectors, sports historians, Japanese vintage memorabilia enthusiasts, and mid-century design collectors. The pendant necklace with the official Sapporo ’72 emblem is particularly appealing, as wearable Olympic memorabilia from this era is increasingly difficult to find in complete form. Condition Pre-owned vintage condition. There are signs of age, scratches, discoloration, adhesive residue, and storage wear on some cases and surfaces. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition and completeness. Details Event: XI Olympic Winter Games Location: Sapporo, Japan Year: 1972 Type: Olympic commemorative medals / memorabilia / pendant Material: Mixed metal Origin: Japan Era: 1970s Collector Appeal Sapporo 1972 memorabilia has become increasingly desirable worldwide due to the historical importance of the first Asian Winter Olympics. Complete multi-piece collections with original cases are especially sought after by Olympic collectors and Japanese design enthusiasts. This lot offers strong display presence and authentic period atmosphere, making it ideal for collectors of Olympic history, vintage sports memorabilia, and postwar Japanese cultural artifacts. Keywords Olympics, Sapporo, Japan, Medal, Winter, SkiJump, Olympic, Memorabilia, Pendant, Vintage, Sports, Collector, Tokyo, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Athlete, Nordic, History, Rare, Emblem, Chain, Retro, 1970s Important Information Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. VAT collected by Catawiki is separate from customs duties and local import charges. Customs fees may be charged by your local customs authority upon arrival. Shipping is usually by Japan Post airmail. DHL or FedEx may be available as a paid upgrade upon request. If the item arrives damaged, please contact the seller and Catawiki immediately, and report the damage to your nearest post office within 7 days if shipped by Japan Post.