RR Auction: Olympic Memorabilia

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Representing over a century of competition, RR Auction’s July 2019 sale maps the modern Olympic pathway with a diverse, in-demand selection of the rare and remarkable. Highlighted by a wealth of high-end winner’s medals, diplomas, torches, and pins, this auction features an impressive Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics bronze winner’s medal, exceedingly rare Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics torch from the first Winter relay, an incredible Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics winner's medal display, an outstanding London 2012 Summer Olympics silver winner's medal won by an American athlete, and a huge variety of other incredible Olympic artifacts. Please contact our Olympic Auction Director, Tricia Eaton, at Tricia@RRAuction.com with any inquiries; condition statements are available upon request.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Athens 1875 Zappas Olympics Silver 'B' Winner's Medal8001 - Athens 1875 Zappas Olympics Silver 'B' Winner's Medal
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Scarce winner’s medal issued for the 1875 Zappas Olympics. Silver (B Class), 37 mm, 22 gm, by Albert Désiré Barre; manufactured by the Par...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Athens 1896 Olympics Publications8002 - Athens 1896 Olympics Publications
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Rare collection of disbound Greek magazines entitled "Ta Olympia," comprising issues 1–24 and 26–52, published from November 11, 1895–Dece...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s and 'Shooting' Medals8003 - Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s and 'Shooting' Medals
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Exceptionally rare pairing of medals presented to French shooter Paul Moreau for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics: an exceedingly rare winner's me...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal for Firefighting8005 - Paris 1900 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal for Firefighting
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Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 54 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Fr
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Set of (5) Medals8006 - Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Set of (5) Medals
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Rare complete set of the five variations of non-athletic award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played ho
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Jury Lapel Badge8007 - Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Jury Lapel Badge
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Scarce jury lapel badge from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Gilt silver...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Diploma8008 - Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Diploma
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Scarce official commemorative diploma from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle (of which the Summer Olympics were a part), 29.5 x 23, issued by the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Program8009 - St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Program
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Rare incomplete daily official program for the events of the St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics held on September 1st, four pages, 6.25 x 9, listing the d
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Official's Participation Medal/Badge8010 - St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Official's Participation Medal/Badge
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Extremely rare official's participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 30 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New Yo...
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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St. Louis 1904 World's Fair/Olympic Boxing Program8011 - St. Louis 1904 World's Fair/Olympic Boxing Program
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Daily official program for the World's Fair or Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis on September 22, 1904, which played host to that year&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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St. Louis 1904 Universal Exposition Report8012 - St. Louis 1904 Universal Exposition Report
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Two books: The Universal Exposition of 1904 by David R. Francis, Volumes I and II. First edition. St. Louis: Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company, 19
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Athens 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics Participation Badge8013 - Athens 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics Participation Badge
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Rare athlete's badge issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics, 36 mm in diameter, featuring an enameled light blue ancient Greek ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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London 1908 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal8014 - London 1908 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal
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Rare winner's medal issued for water polo at the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 33.5 mm, 19 gm, designed by Bertram Mackennel; manufacture...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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London 1908 Summer Olympics Silvered Bronze Participation Medal8015 - London 1908 Summer Olympics Silvered Bronze Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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London 1908 Summer Olympics Steward's Badge8016 - London 1908 Summer Olympics Steward's Badge
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Handsome ‘Steward’ badge from the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 33 gm, 57 mm in diameter, stamped on the reverse with a Vaughton of Bi
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal with Case8017 - Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal with Case
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Beautiful winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Silver, 18 gm, 33 mm, by Bertram Mackennal and Erik Lindberg; manufactur...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal8018 - Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal
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Winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 33 mm, 19 gm, by Erik Lindberg and Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a ...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Badge and Pin8019 - Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics Badge and Pin
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Competitor's badge and stickpin issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics: an official silvered competitor’s participation badge depicting a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Case8020 - Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Case
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Uncommon bronze winner’s medal presentation case issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. The maroon leather case, 3.25 x 3.25 x .75, manufactured
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal8021 - Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal
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Formidable winner's medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Silver, 60 mm, 86.5 gm, by Josue Dupon; manufactured by Hoosemans of Brus...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal8022 - Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal
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Sought-after winner's medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athl...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Medal8023 - Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics Medal
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Highly coveted medal from the Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics, which was issued as the bronze medal to third-place winners and also used as the particip
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Participation Badge8024 - Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Participation Badge
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Official participation badge issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 35 mm x 42 mm, marked on the reverse, "7157." The handsome badge f...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Silver Winner's Medal8025 - Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Silver Winner's Medal
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Choice winner's medal issued for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 76 gm, by Andre Rivaud, Paris. The front depicts a triumphant at...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Ticket8026 - Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Ticket
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Official 'Marathon Stand' admittance ticket for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, 5.25 x 3, stamped "45" with Olympic rings, and hig...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Ashtray8027 - Paris 1924 Summer Olympics Ashtray
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Oval-shaped souvenir brass ashtray from the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, measuring 5.25 x 3.25, designed by P. Lasserre and featuring a raised image of
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
 
 
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St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal8028 - St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victory holdin
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official Diploma8029 - Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official Diploma
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Gorgeous official participation diploma issued to a gymnastics judge at the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, 18.25 x 25.25, which boasts the same desig
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official and Participant Badges8030 - Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Official and Participant Badges
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Two enameled badges issued for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, both measuring 31 mm x 37 mm, featuring identical designs with "IXe Olympiad...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Ticket8031 - Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Ticket
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Official admittance ticket for the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, 3.75 x 2.5, marked "S, 12" and numbered "32," with center tex...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Candy Tin8032 - Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics Candy Tin
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Superb vintage Van Melle's Toffees candy tin commemorating the Amsterdam 1928 Summer Olympics, measures approximately 6 x 9.75 x 6, with the fou...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal8033 - Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Medal
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Winner's medal issued for the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 66 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, "Xth Olym...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma8034 - Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Participation Diploma
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Gorgeous participant’s diploma from the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics featuring an ornate classical Greek design, 21.5 x 16.25, awarded to John H.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Tickets8035 - Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics Tickets
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Appealing collection of five original unused 5.5 x 2.5 full tickets to the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, for events including the Opening Ceremony
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Athlete's Badge8036 - Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Athlete's Badge
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Athlete's badge issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 32 mm, 18 gm. The badge features an enamel design of the Winter Olympics l...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal8037 - Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, "Oly...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal with Case and Diploma8038 - Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal with Case and Diploma
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Impressive winner's medal issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 100 mm, 334 gm, struck by Deschler and Sohn of Munich, Germany, ...
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
 
 
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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Gilt Bronze Marble Plaque8039 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Gilt Bronze Marble Plaque
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Uncommon Olympic presentation plaque featuring two gilt bronze medals issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Games. Mounted to a 6.75 x 3.5 x .75 marble ba
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch8040 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Torch
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Official 1936 Berlin Olympics torch, comprised of steel, measuring 10.5? in length and 6? at its widest point, manufactured by Krupp. Engraved on the
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal8041 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal
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Rare winner's medal for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 74 gm, by Giuseppi Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XI. Olympiad, Berlin...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Silver Winner's Medal8042 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Silver Winner's Medal
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Highly appealing winner’s medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Silver, 55 mm, 72 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XI. Oly
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Participation Medal with Case8043 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Participation Medal with Case
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Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Green brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, r
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Ticket8044 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Ticket
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Desirable original unused 6 x 3.5 full complimentary "Ehrenkarte" or 'ticket of honor' for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, allowi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Winner's Diploma8045 - Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Winner's Diploma
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Extremely attractive official bronze medal winner’s diploma issued to the German eight-man rowing team at the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, 19.75 x 15,
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Garmisch/Berlin 1936 Winter/Summer Olympics Publications8046 - Garmisch/Berlin 1936 Winter/Summer Olympics Publications
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Two German-language publications associated with the Olympics of 1936, both held in Germany: a two-volume publication entitled "Die Olympischen...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics Pin Set8047 - Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics Pin Set
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Cased set of three official pins issued for the Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics, which were canceled due to the outbreak of World War II, each measuring
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Participation Medal8048 - St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Participation Medal
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Uncommon participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 40 mm, 25 gm, by Emil Wiederkehr. The front depicts a symbolic fi
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal8049 - St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner's Medal
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Winner's medal issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 104 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. The front depicts a hand holding the O...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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London 1948 Summer Olympics Torch8050 - London 1948 Summer Olympics Torch
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Sought-after official 1948 London Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum alloy, measuring 16? in length and 5.75? at its widest point, designed by Ralp
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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London 1948 Summer Olympics Group of (9) Pins and Badges8051 - London 1948 Summer Olympics Group of (9) Pins and Badges
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Collection of nine pins and badges issued for the London 1948 Summer Olympics, ranging in size from 17 mm x 25 mm to 32 mm x 47 mm, all featuring the
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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