Official winner medal for the UEFA European Football Championship 1972 in Belgium for Germany's 1st place. Inscribed "UEFA Championnat d'Europe 1972 Vainqueur". Gold (hallmarked 585, weight: 18.02 grammes with ribbon) 3.2 cm, with coloured silk ribbon. Manufacturer: "Huguenin". In original case. Personal copy of German international Horst-Dieter Höttges. This medal was awarded to the German players who defeated the USSR 3:0 in the final on 18th June 1972. Comes directly from the collection of the football world champion 1974, European football champion 1972, German champion with Werder Bremen 1965 Horst-Dieter Höttges (66 DFB A international matches). The Höttges collection was auctioned in December 2022. The consignor acquired these pieces in it and was forced to sell them for financial reasons. All pieces have a certificate of origin from the Höttges family. Plus all pieces come with a certificate of authenticity (COA). Condition: A