Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
(800) 937-3880
SELL

Lot #6272
Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Basketball Official and Participant Badges

This lot has closed

Estimate: $200+
Sell a Similar Item?
Share:  

Description

Sought-after pairing of Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics basketball official and competitor badges, 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." The light green ribbons are marked "Koripalle Basket-Ball" and "Koripalle Basket-Ball Technicien." The United States won gold in the Helsinki basketball tournament for the third consecutive Olympics.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #657 - Ended January 19, 2023