47 Unique Vintage Items People Found That Transport Us Back in Time

When your uncle hands you his old Olympic medal from 1964, you know you’re in for a real treat – or a really heavy piece of metal you have no idea what to do with. This medal is like a window into a time when the world was united in athletic competition, and everyone wanted to be the best in their sport.

And now, with that medal in your hands, you can feel like a true Olympian yourself – assuming you don’t accidentally drop it on your toe and break it. The fact that someone in this family has an Olympic medal is an incredible achievement in and of itself!