From the collection of longtime IOC member James Worrall—a rare Merit Award issued in honor of the 15th Anniversary of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ACNO), housed in its original black leather presentation case titled in gilt on the cover, “Premio al Merito.” The golden necklace or collar-style award measures approximately 8″ x 16″, and features an emblem pentad of the five continental associations to the center, which is flanked by linked olive leaves leading into a golden chain. The necklace is accompanied by its matching stickpin badge with ACNO pentad, and a bright gold-tone ACNO 15th-anniversary medallion, 57 mm in diameter, 93 gm, with the front featuring the pentad with encircling text, “ACNO, 1979, XV Anniversary, 1994,” and the reverse reading: “15 Years Dedicated to the Unification of Olympism." The medallion includes its original case. In overall fine condition, with some light wear to the Merit Award case.
The Association of National Olympic Committees is an international organization that affiliates the current 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Its members are affiliated with one of five continental associations: Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, Pan American Sports Organization, Olympic Council of Asia, European Olympic Committees, and Oceania National Olympic Committees.
From the estate of James Worrall.
