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Lot #6073
Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Chef de Mission Badge. Presented to IOC Member James Worrall

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Description

From the collection of longtime IOC member James Worrall—a desirable "Chef de Mission" badge issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 114 mm, with Olympic rings, torch and image of Australia, and enameled navy blue border with silver text: “Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956.” Reverse bears a "K. C. Luke, Melbourne” maker mark and is engraved “825.” Suspended from the bottom of the badge is a navy blue ribbon lightly marked “Chef de Mission.”




From the estate of James Worrall.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #657 - Ended January 19, 2023