This commemorative medal, designed by Taro Okamoto for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics. The one in this shield is very rare. The medal was wrapped in plastic and stored in a good condition. There is a mark on the back of the shield as if a stand had been attached. DEMENSION: Medal - Diameter : 6.0 cm - Thickness : 1.2 cm - Weight : 100 g Shield - Width : 22.5cm - Height : 15cm Artist Profile Taro Okamoto (1911-1996) gained worldwide acclaim for his dynamic and often monumental artworks exploring the realms of energy, nature, and the universe. His most iconic piece, the "Tower of the Sun," became the symbol of the 1970 Osaka World Exposition. In acknowledgment of his profound impact on the artistic landscape, Okamoto was honored with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Officier) by the French government in 1984. SHIPPING： EMS or Fedex or DHL. Ship tracked & insured.