OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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LONDON, 4TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1908

84. Third Place Bronze Winner's Medal. 33mm, by Lindberg/MacKennal. Nude athlete being crowned by two females. Rev. St. George killing dragon. Edge blank. Toned EF. ($2,250)

85. Silver Participation Medal. Silver, 51mm, by MacKennal. Winged figure of fame standing on globe between legend. Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing l. Toned EF. ($600)

86. Judge's Badge. Silvered AE, 57mm, made by Vaughton. Helmeted head of Athena left, facing laurel branch, surrounded by blue enameled band with legend. EF, some toning. ($2,000)

87. Participant's Badge. Silvered, 30mm. Head l. of Athena, in blue enameled band with legend. Abt. EF. ($525)

88. (Brochure) Tir (Fusil et Pistolet). Shooting Program, Regulations and Rules, in French Language. 17pp., 16.5x24.7cm (6.5"x9.7"). Blue and white stiff paper covers. Lt. wear, corner creases, o.w. VF-EF. ($325)

89. Invitation by the Bohemian Honorary President to Meet the Members of the Bohemian Olympic Committee, July 12, 1908, at 9:30 p.m. The Bohemian Olympic Committee existed only for a short period of time. Stiff paper, 12.7x9.9cm (5"x3.9"). VF. ($100)

90. Commemorative Count von Asseburg Medal, 1909. AE, 50mm. Bust l. of late president of the German Olympic Committee. Rev. Marathon runner. Berlin had hoped to be chosen for the Olympic Games of 1912 during the 10th IOC Session in Berlin in May 1909. When v. Asseburg died on March 30, Berlin withdrew its bid and Stockholm was selected for the 1912 Olympic Games. EF, lt. spots on rev. ($250)