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Lot #3095
London 1948 Summer Olympics Yachting Participation Badge

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Description

Uncommon participant badge issued at the London 1948 Summer Olympics. Bronze, measuring 38 mm x 48 mm, with a 33 mm long ribbon. The badge depicts the bridge and palace of Westminster with raised text, "XIV Olympiad, London 1948," and the Olympic rings below; the yellow ribbon attached to bottom reads "Yachting." Sailing/yachting at the XIV Olympiad consisted of five events—Firefly, Star, Swallow, Dragon, and 6 Metre—and saw the United States take home four medals, the most of any country.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympics
  • Dates: #520 - Ended January 18, 2018