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Lot #3189
London 1908 Olympics 'Linesman' Badge

Sought-after 'Linesman' badge from the 1908 London Games

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Sought-after 'Linesman' badge from the 1908 London Games

Very rare ‘Linesman’ badge from the London 1908 Olympics. Silvered bronze, 39 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Birmingham maker's mark. The badge depicts the head of Athena facing a laurel branch and encircled by a dark blue enameled border with the text, "Olympic Games London 1908, Linesman." A beautiful and atypically seen badge from an Olympiad that extended for over six months—the longest in modern history.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #686 - Ended January 18, 2024