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A collection of seven bronze commemorative medals, original limited-edition Expo 70 Osaka and Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics pieces with original display cases, in reasonable vintage condition with patina and minor wear.
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An exceptional vintage Japanese commemorative medal collection featuring items related to the legendary Expo ’70 and 1972 Winter Olympics.
This carefully preserved lot includes multiple bronze commemorative medals from Expo ’70 Osaka, official-style Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics medals, and a beautifully presented “Seikyo Shimbun” commemorative medal housed in an elegant red velvet presentation case.
The Expo ’70 pieces feature the iconic sakura-inspired emblem of Japan’s first World Expo, one of the most important international exhibitions of the postwar era. The Sapporo 1972 medals celebrate Asia’s first Winter Olympic Games and display striking minimalist Japanese modernist design aesthetics typical of the early 1970s.
The collection captures a unique moment in Japanese cultural history when Japan emerged onto the world stage through major international events, technological optimism, and bold visual identity design.
Highlights:
* Multiple commemorative bronze medals
* Original display cases included
* Expo ’70 Osaka related items
* Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics medals
* Vintage Japanese event memorabilia
* Strong display and collector appeal
Condition:
* Age-related patina, minor scratches, and storage wear present
* Cases show light aging and handling marks
* Overall well-preserved vintage condition
* Please carefully review all photographs for exact condition details
An excellent collector’s lot for Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts, Expo collectors, Japanese retro design collectors, and numismatic historians.
Keywords
Expo70
Olympics
Sapporo
Osaka
Japan
Medal
Bronze
Vintage
Memorabilia
Collectible
Olympiad
WorldExpo
Retro
Numismatic
Showa
Japanese
Official
Rare
Modernist
History
Important Information
Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
For buyers within the EU, VAT may be collected separately by the platform according to local regulations.
Items will usually be shipped via Japan Post international service with tracking. DHL or FedEx shipping may also be available upon request depending on destination country.
If damage occurs during delivery, please contact both the shipping carrier and the platform immediately. For Japan Post shipments, damage reports are generally required within 7 days after delivery
An exceptional vintage Japanese commemorative medal collection featuring items related to the legendary Expo ’70 and 1972 Winter Olympics.
This carefully preserved lot includes multiple bronze commemorative medals from Expo ’70 Osaka, official-style Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics medals, and a beautifully presented “Seikyo Shimbun” commemorative medal housed in an elegant red velvet presentation case.
The Expo ’70 pieces feature the iconic sakura-inspired emblem of Japan’s first World Expo, one of the most important international exhibitions of the postwar era. The Sapporo 1972 medals celebrate Asia’s first Winter Olympic Games and display striking minimalist Japanese modernist design aesthetics typical of the early 1970s.
The collection captures a unique moment in Japanese cultural history when Japan emerged onto the world stage through major international events, technological optimism, and bold visual identity design.
Highlights:
* Multiple commemorative bronze medals
* Original display cases included
* Expo ’70 Osaka related items
* Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics medals
* Vintage Japanese event memorabilia
* Strong display and collector appeal
Condition:
* Age-related patina, minor scratches, and storage wear present
* Cases show light aging and handling marks
* Overall well-preserved vintage condition
* Please carefully review all photographs for exact condition details
An excellent collector’s lot for Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts, Expo collectors, Japanese retro design collectors, and numismatic historians.
Keywords
Expo70
Olympics
Sapporo
Osaka
Japan
Medal
Bronze
Vintage
Memorabilia
Collectible
Olympiad
WorldExpo
Retro
Numismatic
Showa
Japanese
Official
Rare
Modernist
History
Important Information
Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
For buyers within the EU, VAT may be collected separately by the platform according to local regulations.
Items will usually be shipped via Japan Post international service with tracking. DHL or FedEx shipping may also be available upon request depending on destination country.
If damage occurs during delivery, please contact both the shipping carrier and the platform immediately. For Japan Post shipments, damage reports are generally required within 7 days after delivery
Details
Sport
EXPO
Type
Coin, Medal
Number of objects
7
Original/ Replica
Original
Condition
Reasonable
Extras
Limited edition
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