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Lot #6065
Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Chef de Mission Badge. Presented to Member James Worrall

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Description

From the collection of longtime IOC member James Worrall—an attractive enameled "Chef de Mission Adjunct" badge issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics, measuring 33 mm x 48 mm, designed by Mainos-Taucher Ltd. in Finland and minted by Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini, Italy. The badge features a vibrant enameled design of the Helsinki Olympic stadium tower with rings and raised text, "1952, XV Olympia, Helsinki Helsingfors." Suspended below is a short ribbon in Olympic colors and a green ribbon imprinted: "Chef de Mission, Adj."




From the estate of James Worrall.

Auction Info

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