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Lot #4211
Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Badges from Gymnastics, Boxing Official, Cycling Technician, Modern Pentathon, and Shooting Official

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Description

Group of five bronze badges 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 bronze badges feature a partially enameled design of the Helsinki Olympic stadium tower with rings and raised text, "1952, XV Olympia, Helsinki Helsingfors." Multicolored ribbons suspended from each badge are marked with the event in French and Finnish: "Voimistein Gymnastique" [Gymnastics], "Nyrkelly Boxe Officiel" [Boxing Official], "Pyorally Cyclisme Technicien" [Cycling Technician], "Nykyaik 5-ottelu Pentathlon Moderne" [Modern Pentathlon], and "Ampuminen Tir Officiel" [Shooting Official].

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #671 - Ended July 20, 2023