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Lot #6085
Rome 1960 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—a 'Chef de Mission' badge issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring a bronze-colored bezel with inset medallion depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The blue enameled panel at the bottom is lettered in gold, "Capo Missione." Reverse of panel stamped, "Stab. Artistici Fiorentini, Firenze." There were just 66 of this badge type issued for the Games.




From the estate of James Worrall.

Auction Info

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