Grenoble 1968 Olympic Games Torch ©IOC

The obverse of the medal contains several elements: a snow crystal (the official emblem of the Grenoble Games), the Olympic rings and the inscription “Xèmes Jeux Olympiques d’hiver / Grenoble 1968” ©IOC

The obverse of the medal contains several elements: a snow crystal (the official emblem of the Grenoble Games), the Olympic rings and the inscription “Xèmes Jeux Olympiques d’hiver / Grenoble 1968” ©IOC

On the obverse, the official emblem with the inscription “XEME JEUX OLYMPIQUES D’HIVER GRENOBLE 1968”. On the reverse, the pictogram of the relevant discipline, for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games. The process used was a photographic transfer onto acid-impregnated steel.

A Schuss magnet ©IOC

A commemorative Schuss lapel pin ©IOC Nora Rupp

A Schuss keyring ©IOC

Alain Calmat climbs the steps leading to the tower ©IOC

The Olympic flame during the Opening Ceremony: Alain Calmat climbs the tower ©IOC

Alain Calmat lights the cauldron: close-up ©IOC