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337 c327. Colorful Official Olympic St. Moritz Scarf. Cotton, 64x60mm 339 (25.2”x24”), made by Stoffels. St. Moritz sun over large Olympic rings, “Winter 1948” below. “Olympia Foulard. Made in Switzerland” in corner. Sm. white spot, o.w. EF. ($350) 328. Official Invitation to Participate in the Vth Olympic Winter Games in St. Moritz 1948 by the Swiss NOC and the Organizing Committee. 4pp., 21x29.6cm (8.3”x11.7”), in French. Signed by both presidents. Lt. crease at top, EF. Rare. ($350) 329. Official Participation Diploma for the Czech 4x10km Ski Relay Team. 29.7x31.8cm (11.7”x12.5”), designed by Remi Nüesch, 336. French President’s Recognition Medal Presented to Fencer St. Gallen. Snowflake above legend and Olympic rings and Team Maurice Huet, Epee Fencing Medal Winner, 1948. Goldplated legend. Creased, sm. tear at top, VF. ($650) bronze, 8cm (3.2”), by P. Bouret. Seated nude winner holding 331. Ticket. February 7, 1948, Afternoon Ski Jump, Olympia-Schanze, laurel wreath. Rev. Sports equipment (soccer, rugby, field hockey, Stelplatz, Fr. 10.-. White with green stripe, 8.5x3cm (3.4”x1.”). discus, etc.), 7-line engraved legend below “A/Maurice Huet/ Peter Hugsted and Birger Rund, both Norway, placed 1st and 2nd. Jeux Olympiques/Londres 1948/Offert Par/Le Président/De La EF. ($300) République” (“To Maurice Huet/ London 1948 332. (Brochure) 5th Olympic Winter Games 1948, in French. Foldout Presented by the President of the [French] Republique, translated). brochure in 24 sections, 10.1x22cm (4”x8.7”) each section. Alpine EF, tiny rn. Rare. ($750) map with events, information, etc. Plus a separate 4-page list of 337. Czech Olympic Winner’s Presentation Medal by Mayor of hotels. VF-EF. (2 pcs.) ($125) Prague. Silver, 40mm. View of Hradschin Castle. Rev. 6-line 333. Official Report. Text in French Language. 78pp., illus., legend. Presented to all Czech 1948 London medal winners at a 17.3x24.5cm (6.8”x9.6”). Stiff covers. The report was only ceremony in the city hall by Prague mayor. Toned EF. ($200) published in French language. EF. ($900) 338. Olympic Wrestling Trials in Lapua, , 1948. Winner’s Medal. Silver uniface, 43x50mm. Five-line Finnish award legend in LONDON, 14th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948 laurel wreath. Won by Eino Virtanen, bronze medal winner in c334. Gold First Place Winner’s Medal. Goldplated silver, 50mm, 1936. Looped, EF. ($100) by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried 339. Torchbearer Pin on Original Cardboard. Torchbearer aluminum by jubilant athletes. EF, light partial covering of gold, as usual. pin, 57mm tall. Running to the left with flaming torch, inside a ($7,000) 4-page stiff paper cover, “Olympiad Souvenir, The Olympic Flame 335. Participation Medal. Bronze, 50mm, by J. Pinches/B. MacKennal. from Athens to London and Torquay 1948”. Text of Olympic Oath City view of London over legend in three lines, Olympic rings below. inside, Torch Relay Cities in England listed on the back. Paper VF+, Rev. Quadriga with triumphant winner dashing left. EF. ($450) pin EF. Rare. ($500) 25 347

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340. Staff Badge at Mill End Housing Centre. Dark red leather with 353 gold legend, 50x59mm. Olympic rings over 6-line legend. Linen patch on back, “if found to be returned to Organising Committee”. VF. Rare. ($200) 341. Australian Olympic Games London 1948 Supporter Pin. Ivory celluloid, 25mm. Blue torch runner surrounded by red legend. EF. Scarce. ($100) c342. U.S. Team Wool Vest Made by John Wanamaker, Tailored by McGregor, USA. Red-white blue border at top, small U.S. team patch on front. See USOC report p. 69. A few sm. moth holes. ($450) c343. Large XIV Olympiad London 1948 Banner. Linen with color design, 95x120cm (37.4”x47.2”). London landmarks between legend and Olympic rings. A few frayed spots, overall VF-EF. Rare. ($900) 344. Very Large XIV Olympiad London 1948 Pennant. Linen, 106x48cm (41.7”x18.9”). Red legend over Big Ben, color rings below. A few frayed spots o.w. clean VF-EF. ($250) c345. Large Olympic Game 1948 Wembley Stadium Pennant. Blue felt, multicolor design, 62x20cm (21.4”x7.9”). View of stadium, “Olympic Games 1948/Wembley Stadium/London”. A few small holes, design EF. Scarce. ($175) th c346. Commemorative XIV Olympiad 1948 London Scarf. Multicolor 354 355 356 silk, 64x70cm (25.2”x27.6”). London landmark and Olympic rings surrounded by flags of participating nations including the Soviet c352. First Mediterranean Games in Alexandria, Egypt, 1951. Gold Union (invited but did not attend). Abt. EF. ($200) First Place Winner’s Medal. Goldplated bronze, 60mm. Ancient 347. Commemorative Participating Nations Scarf. Pink silk, 90x84cm Egyptian javelin thrower outlines of Mediterranean Sea in back. Rev. (35.4”x33”). Torchbearer and London Olympic Games legend in Laurel wreath, Olympic rings at top. Small rb. on rev., EF. ($300) center surrounded by eight small sport designs and large ones in each corner, participating nations in alphabetical order around edge OSLO, 6th OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1952 including China and Palestine. VF-EF. ($200) 353. Cased Participation Medal. Copper, 56mm, by V. Falireus. c348. Commemorative XIV Olympiad London 1948 Cigarette Case. Oslo Olympic emblem, a silhouette of the Oslo City Hall with Goldplated brass, 9.5x8cm (3.7”x3.1”), by Metken, England. Oval superimposed Olympic rings. Rev. Olympic motto surrounding large with Big Ben, Olympic rings and legend. EF. ($225) snowflake. EF, in original box. ($1,600) 349. (Brochure) General Regulations and Program. 64pp., 354. Identity Card “D” of an Austrian Speedskater. 4pp., yellow, 12.6x18.5cm (5”x7.3”), in French. Includes protocol to celebrate the 9.5x14.8cm (3.7”x5.8”). With photo. EF, spot at top. ($175) Olympic Games, rules and programs for all events. Cover VF-EF, 355. Official Daily Program Day 5, February 18, 1952. 17pp., contents EF. ($125) 13x18.4cm (5.1”x7.2”), in Norwegian, French and English. 18km 350. Programme of Yachting Events Closing Ceremony, Toree Long Distance Run (some results noted), 1500 Meters Speed Abbey, Torquay, August 13, 1948, 7pm. 4pp. illustrated, 19x24cm Skating, Ice Hockey. Sm. crease at r., o.w. EF. ($120) (7.5”x9.4”). Flags of Greece, Britain, and were flown 356. Official Daily Program, Day 6, February 19, 1952. 17pp., throughout the ceremony. Creased, VF+. ($100) 12.9x18cm (5.1”x7.1”), in Norwegian, French and English. EF. 351. (Program) Prix des Nations and Closing Ceremony Program, ($125) August 14, 1948. 21pp., 13.2x20.8cm (5.2”x8.2”). Some results penciled in. Includes list of all 1948 Olympic champions. Lt. crease, abt. EF. ($150) Please Bid Early! 26 357 358 364 365 361

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370 371 357. Official Daily Program, Day 9, February 22, 1952. 17pp., 13.1x18.5cm (5.2”x7.3”). Color covers, abt. EF. ($125) 358. Official Daily Program, Day 11, February 24, 1952, Closing Ceremony. 16pp., 12.9x18.1cm (5.1”x7.1”), in Norwegian, French 372 and English. Creased, VF. ($110) 359. Official Report. 270pp. plus 96 photographic plates, text in c367. British Olympic Association Patch. Blue and gray with silver Norwegian and English. Stiff paper covers VF-EF, contents EF. stitching, on dark blue felt, 97x11cm (3.8”x4.3”). Rings in color, ($850) “HELSINKI 1952” in silver below. EF. Very scarce. ($300) 368. Brass Commemorative Matchbox Holder. 37x57mm, by HELSINKI, 15th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1952 Sohlberg, Helsinki. View of stadium, Finnish coat of arms and “XV c360. Modern Pentathlon Technician’s Badge. Bronze, partially OLYMPIA Helsinki 1952”. EF, a few sm. spots. ($100) enameled, 33x48mm. With violet ribbon, inscribed. EF. ($350) 369. Official Guide Published by the Organizing Committee in 1951. 361. Shooting Official’s Badge. Bronze, partially enameled, 33x48mm. 39pp. illustrated, 14.7x20.7cm (5.8”x8.2”), in Swedish language. With olive brown ribbon, inscribed. EF. ($350) Complete program by the hour, all venues, accommodations, c362. Press Badge. Bronze, 33x48mm, partially enameled. With yellow- climate, etc. Abt. EF. Scarce. ($100) black ribbon. Uneven toning, EF. ($350) 370. Fencing Program, July 21-August 1, 1952. 38pp., 14.9x20.8cm c363. Soviet NOC Badge for Helsinki and Melbourne. Multicolor (5.9”x8.2”), in Finnish, French, English and Swedish. Orange enamel, 20mm. Olympic rings in color over red Soviet star. This covers. Abt. EF. ($75) was the first time the Soviet Union participated in Summer Games. 371. Pair of Official Daily Swimming Programs, July 29 and August EF. Very rare. ($400) 2, 1952. 25pp. and 17pp., 14.8x20.8cm (5.8”x8.2”). Cream and 364. Pair of Soviet Team Pins. Gilt, red enamel, 37x26mm and violet covers. Includes Water Polo. Abt. EF and EF (2 pcs.) ($100) 23x17mm. First participation of the Soviet Union in summer 372. Group of Three Photo Postcards Featuring the Lighting of the Olympic Games. 1912 marked the last participation of Imperial Olympic Fire in Olympia. Actual photos, Nrs. 82-84. Lighting of Russia. Abt. EF and EF. (2 pcs.) ($150) the Olympic fire for the 3rd Olympic summer torch relay. Abt. EF. (3 365. Olympic Merit Medal. Silver, 31mm. Olympic decoration on either pcs.) ($100) side. With blue and white striped ribbon. EF. ($250) 373. Swiss NOC Report. Report on the Swiss Participation. 366. Pre-Olympic Festival (German Trials) in Berlin Medal, 1952. 37pp., 21x29.6cm (8.3”11.7”), in German. Includes first Soviet Coal, 92mm (3.6”). Dortmund Stadium over Olympic rings. Rev. participation, and first German and Japanese participation after 7-line legend. EF, cased. ($175) World War II. Sm. stain on cover, o.w. EF. ($150) 27 375 374

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374. 60th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Olympic Games, 1954. Silverplated bronze, 60mm, by R. Schmidt. Winner’s head l. Rev. 381 Austrian Eagle and NOC logo over legend and “1894-1994”. Matte EF. ($200) 375. Soccer World Cup in Bern, Switzerland, 1954. Participation Medal. Silver, 32mm. Soccer player surrounded by world cup 1954 legend. Rev. 50th anniversary of the International Soccer Federation in 1954. EF. ($450) 376. Seventh Central American and Caribbean Games in Mexico, 1954. Silver Second Place Winner’s Medal. Silver, 50mm. Ancient Mayan archer. Rev. View of stadium between legend. EF. ($450) 377. (Brochure) Bolanaki, Angelo. History of Sport in Egypt. The Stadium in Alexandria. The Renaissance of Olympism 1894- 1954. 40pp. illustrated, 14.4x21cm (5.8”x8.3”), in French language. Very informative brochure. Includes Alexandria’s efforts in bidding for the Olympic Games in 1936 and 1940. EF. ($125)

CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, 7th OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, 1956 c378. Bronze Third Place Winner’s Medal. Bronze, 60mm, by C. Affer. Female head facing, crowned by Olympic rings, flame in lower r. 389 392 Rev. Snowflake over Mount Pomagagnon. Green-brown original patina, EF. ($3,500) , 16th EQUESTRIAN OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956 c379. Silver Participation Medal. Silver, 45mm, by C. Affer. Female c386. Swedish Official’s Badge. Goldplated, green enamel, 28x37mm. head facing, crowned by Olympic rings, flame in lower r. Rev. Equestrian logo with rings. Elbel 1956 EQ-005. EF. ($675) Snowflake superimposed on Mount Pomagagnon. This medal was c387. German Team Patch. Black and orange embroidered eagle on gold only presented to high dignitaries. EF. Very rare. ($2,500) thread, 8.9x12.3cm (3.5”x4.8”). EF. Rare. ($150) 380. Small Size Participation Medal. As preceding silver medal but 40mm. EF. Rare. ($1,250) MELBOURNE, 16th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956 381. Boxed Participation Medal. Bronze, 45mm, by C. Affer. Female c388. National Olympic Committee Badge. Silvered, blue enamel, 30x52mm. head facing, crowned by Olympic rings, flame in lower r. Rev. With ribbon inscribed “N.O.C.” (color faded) and short ribbon in Snowflake superimposed on Mount Pomagagnon. Toned EF. In Olympic colors. Numbered on back. Elbel S-009. VF-EF. ($500) original yellow cardboard box, trace of tape on top, lt. scuffing. 389. Gymnastics Participant’s Badge. Silvered, red enamel, 30x52mm. Rare with box. ($1,000) With red ribbon inscribed “Gymnastics” (partially faded). Numbered c382. Cortina 1956 Winter. Austrian Team Pin. Multicolor enamel, on back. Elbel S-090. VF-EF. ($375) 22x30mm. EF. ($250) c390. Team Official’s Badge. Silvered, blue enamel, 30x52mm. With c383. Commemorative Ski and Rings Pin. silvered, 50x17mm. Ski with maroon ribbon, faintly inscribed. Numbered on back. Elbel S-102. attached color rings and “Cortina 1956” below. EF. ($75) Uneven toning, abt. EF. ($425) c384. Austrian Team Patch. Multicolor woven silk, 6.8x10.3cm c391. Pair of Orange Burma Team Pins. Silvered, 16x20mm and (2.7”x4.1”). Austrian eagle above Olympic rings, between 1956 12x13mm. “BURMA” on white enamel atop orange shield with Olympic legend. EF. ($125) blue rectangle featuring large star surrounded by five small stars. 385. Official Report. Text in Italian and English. 779pp., illus. in Both EF. Very rare set. ($250) b&w and color. Includes information on badges, diplomas, medals, 392. Republic of China Team Pin. Silvered, multicolor enamel, tickets, etc., all shown in color. Linen. EF. ($750) 21x19mm. EF. ($150) 28