OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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LOS ANGELES, 23RD OLYMPIC GAMES, 1984

444. Official Torch. Brass-finished aluminum with tan leather handle. Bowl portrays Olympic rings, motto and L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium. Flame lit in Olympia, Greece on May 7, 1984, and it arrived in New York the following day. It took 82 days to carry the flame through 33 states, 9,375 miles, to Los Angeles. EF, in original leather pouch. ($2,500)

445. Participation Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by D. Sterner. Olympic torch head within legend. Rev. Los Angeles Olympic emblem over Olympic rings and laurel branches. In presentation case. EF. ($325)

446. Volunteer's Medal. Bronze, 60mm. Stars in motion logo. Rev. Entrance to Olympic Coliseum Stadium. VF-EF. ($75)

447. Accredited Photographer's Bib. Multicolor linen, 30x36.5cm (11.8"x14.4"). Stars in motion logo over L.A. Olympic Games legend and number, "Accredited Photographer Canon" at bottom. EF. ($175)