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Lot #4153
Lausanne 1986 IOC Session Badge

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Description

Candidate city delegate's badge from the 91st International Olympic Committee session held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1986, measuring 30 mm x 57 mm with red-and-white ribbon below, featuring enameled Olympic rings over ancient figures, with text reading: "91 Session CIO, Lausanne 1986, Villes Candidates." Complete with its blue cord. This significant session resulted in Albertville being selected as host for the XVI Olympic Winter Games, Barcelona being selected as host for the Games of the XXV Olympiad, and the decision to separate the Winter and Summer games into alternating even years beginning in 1994.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #640 - Ended July 21, 2022