OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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ST. MORITZ,
5th OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1948

367. Participation Medal. Bronze, 40mm, by Wiederkehr. Olympic rings over French legend in five lines. Rev. Symbolic figure of Victory, mountain range in back. Toned EF, in original case. ($975)

368. Participation Medal. As preceding medal, toned EF, but no case. ($900)
c369. Participant's Badge. Silvered AE, color enamel, 32mm. EF. ($750)

370. Official Gold Medal in 5 Franken Size. 33mm, 1948-B, struck at Bern Mint. Gold, 33mm, 27 grams, by Wiederkehr. Nude athlete kneeling, holding torch. Rev. Olympic rings over laurel branches. EF. ($450)

371. Official Visitor's Pin with Tassels. Goldplated AE, 17x27mm. Sun over Olympic rings, with blue and yellow tassels. EF. ($250)

373. Dick Button World Champion Figure Skates. Men's size 9, by Endicott Johnson, N.Y. Both skates with Dick Button facsimile signature on blade. In large colorful box, large Olympic rings on side, St. Moritz to Squaw Valley text. 18-year old Dick Button won gold in St. Moritz by completing a double axle which he had completed 2 days before the first time; his new move in Oslo was the triple loop, and all nine judges voted for him - first place. A few months later he turned professional. Skates new, box scuffed. ($375)

374. Alpine Skiing Starting Number 1. Blue linen with black number, Olympic rings and "St. Moritz". EF. ($500)

c375. Hungarian Team Pennant. Silk in Hungarian colors, red-white-green, 10.7x17.5cm (4.2"x6.9"). Embroidered rings over Hungarian arms and legend. EF. ($250)