- Canadian Shooter James Zavitz's participation medal from the 1956 Summer Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia
- Zavitz participated for Canada in the 25 Meter Rapid Fire Pistol Shooting, and 50 Metre Pistol Shooting events
- Designed by Andor Meszaros in 1955, the dies were produced by John Pinches of London, and the medal struck by K.G. Luke of Lebourne. 12 250 of these were struck in Bronze of which 11 305 were formally issued in a clear plastic case with the maker's name "K.G. LUKE MEDALIST"
- The design, which was a turning point in Meszaros's career, depics on the obverse, in relief, a design of athletes marching in pairs following a single figure bearing a banner with the Olympic device of rings and the IOC logo Citius, Altius, Fortius, meaning "Faster, Higher, Stronger." Next to this is Meszaros's signature and 1955.
- On the reverse is a reproduction, in relief, of the Melbourne Coat of Arms surmounted by the five Olympic rings, and bearing the inscription "Olympic Games Melbourne 1956" and again, features the signature of Meszaros to the right, with the K.G. Luke Ltd. insignia to its right
- Excellent condition; little to no visible handling wear
- Size: Approximately 1.5" diameter
- Weighs 104 grams
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