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Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Olympischen Gedankens Lenkbares Laufrad
| Location | German Democratic Republic |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts in relief a steerable running machine (Lenkbares Laufrad) attributed to Michael Kassler, shown in profile view with two spoked wheels, a seat, and handlebars, set above a stylised ground surface. The curved legend along the upper rim attributes the invention to Michael Kassler with the dates 1760–1770. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a relief depiction of a discus thrower in the classical style, overlapping the five interlocking Olympic rings in the lower field, with the inscription DDR to the left of the figure. The circular legend running around the rim reads the full name of the DDR Society for the Promotion of the Olympic Idea. |
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| Reverse lettering | GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DES OLYMPISCHEN GEDANKENS DDR |
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