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Silver World Cup participation medal, commemorating the 1954 games which took place in Switzerland. Medals were given to players, referees and other participants. Won by West Germany, the tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game. Circular silver-plated medal features a player kicking a soccer ball and is inscribed, ''Championnat du Monde / Coupe Jules Rimet en Suisse / 1954''. The reverse features a foliated design and tiny maker's mark ''PEKA''. Measures 1.5'' in diameter and weighs 33 grams. Light tarnishing and scratching. Near fine.
Official 1954 World Cup Participation Medal
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