Precious Metals Turned Into Custom Medals

By Author: Jack Johnson
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I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more Olympics! It is time again for the greatest athletes in the world to compete on the world’s biggest stage. The Olympics inspires all of us as it leaves us in awe of the talent and dedication put on display before our eyes in order to achieve the highest honor in athletics. No greater pride can be felt than when you are standing at the top of an Olympic podium, high above everyone else as the greatest of champions in your respective sport. To be awarded Olympic gold in an event you have dedicated years to perfect. And seeing your country’s flag hoisted above all others as your national anthem gets blasted into the ears of an entire stadium, whether it is the familiar song they hoped to hear, or not. That precious moment all starts with one thing- precious metal.

The Olympics are forever bonded to bronze, silver, and gold, but why? Each Olympic host creates their own custom medals, but have you ever wondered when this trend started? If you thought that the Olympics have always awarded medals, you are mistaken. While the first Olympics can be traced all the way back ...
... to 776 B.C, Olympic medals have only been awarded since 1896. The original Olympians kept it modest, wearing only the olive wreaths you still see on winners today.

Alas, the vast majority of us are not cut out for Olympics greatness, but we can still cheer on. Thankfully, you don’t have to be an Olympian to receive a medal. Custom Medals are a common prize for many competitions, large and small. Wrestling tournaments, track meets, and even science fairs award their winners with a medal for their triumph. Medals are not known for holding monetary value. They are purely sentimental, but that is what adds to their charm.

We never think of where our custom medals come from. All that matters is what that medal represents. Companies like Norco Incorporated are dedicated to providing custom medals that bring smiles to the faces of winners all over the country. While they leave the responsibility of Olympic medals for someone else, Norco proudly provides embroidered patches, enamel pins, and of course, custom medals. The beauty of the medal is in its sentimental value. When you win a medal for something you worked hard for, you’ll see that you do not need an Olympic sized victory to get an Olympic sized feeling.

For more information on custom medals, browse through www.norcopins.com. In order to get in touch with us, call up at 800-358-6602.