RR Auction: Olympics Memorabilia

Participation medal issued for the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 58 gm, by W. Pittner, Austria. The front features a seated Nike holding

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

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silver, 42 mm x 60 mm, 55 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Fr

Winner’s medal issued for the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 42 mm x 60 mm, 56 gm, by Frederic Vernon, Paris. The front, inscribed “Republique Fr

Rare complete set of the five variations of non-athletic award medals issued for the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played ho

Scarce jury lapel badge from the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle Internationale, which played host to that year's Summer Olympics. Gilt silver...

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

Rare official French-language program for the jumping event as part of the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics equestrian competition, held at the Place de Bre

Very rare participation medal issued for firefighting at the Paris 1900 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 50 mm, 60 gm, by Louis Bottee. The front dep

Uncommon brad-bound ticket booklet for the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Summer Olympics, 2.75? x 5.25?, containing six sheets of four admission ticke

Beautiful gold-plated brooch issued for the St. Louis 1904 Exposition and Summer Olympics, 56 mm x 40 mm, featuring a blue enamel belt border and cent

Attractive square medal issued at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Bronze, 66 mm x 66 mm, 187 gm, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck by t

Uncommon pair of screw-back ‘gold award’ uniface prize medals issued for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 85 gm and 88 gm, both 70 mm x 70 mm,

American sports official (1862–1914) who was one of the founders of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in 1888; he was one of the most influential peopl

Scarce official Greek-language pass for the Athens 1906 Summer Olympics, 5.75 x 4.5, which reads, in part (loosely translated): "International ...

Remarkable winner’s medal issued for the Athens 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 50 mm, 63.5 gm, by Jules Clement Chaplain, Paris. The

Participation medal issued for the London 1908 Summer Olympics. Silvered bronze, 51 mm, 60 gm, by Bertram Mackennal. The front depicts a quadriga with

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

Olive green ceramic wine ewer honoring an "Olympic Celebration" at the Inter-State Fair Grounds in Trenton, New Jersey, on September 5, 19...

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 ...

Beautiful winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics. Silver, 18 gm, 33 mm, by Bertram Mackennal and Erik Lindberg; manufactur...

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...

Scarce official program for the opening ceremony of the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics, held at the Olympic Stadium of Colombes, on July 5, 1924, six page

Identification card for the Paris 1924 Summer Olympics issued to US gymnast Max Wandrer (who competed in all gymnastic events at the 1924 Olympics), o

Uncommon participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victo

Winner's medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 61 gm, by Arnold Hunerwadel. The appealing front depicts a figure ...

Official athlete's badge, diameter of 31 mm, featuring a blue border with silver text, "2es Jeux Olympiques d´hiver St.Moritz 1928 IXe...

Rare official poster of the 1932 Winter Olympics, 24.75 x 40.25, featuring a four-man bobsled team as the central artwork, with additional four event

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

Very attractive glass candlestick honoring the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, standing 3.5? in height with an octagonal base measuring 4.75? x 4.75

Rare color 24.5 x 39.25 English variant of the official poster designed by Ludwig Hohlwein for the 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics. The poster portrays

Uncommon silk ticket issued for the Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics, 1.5? x 2.25?, with ticket featuring the color logo of the 4th Winter Olympiad above

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

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

Jesse Owens's personally-owned commemorative medal, 50 mm, 58 gm, likely given to him during a motivational speaking engagement. The front featu...

Impressive souvenir lamp from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics, with figurine of soccer player standing 6.75? in height atop a marble base measuring 2.

Heavy cast-iron paperweight honoring the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics and the Olympic Village, measuring 5? x 7.5? x 1.5? and weighing approximately 3

Beautifully crafted crystal paperweight from the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics manufactured by Phonix, 5.5 x 4.25 x 1.25, featuring an etched image of t

Group of items from the 1936 Games originating from the personal collection of Charley Finn, a member of the USA water polo team who participated in t

Early vintage pencil signature, "Jesse Owens, U.S.A.," on the reverse of a 3.5 x 6 official 1936 Olympics identification card for a woman ...

Handsome official participation diploma from the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics, 11.5 x 16.5, awarded to Austrian ice hockey player Johann Schneider

Official participation diploma from the Oslo 1952 Winter Olympics, 11.75 x 16.75, awarded to Alexandros Vouxinos of Greece for his performance in the

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

Appealing winner's medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Silver, 51 mm, 68 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, "X...

Winner's medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 51 mm, 68 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front, inscribed, “XV Olympia,...

Official 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics torch, constructed of silver-colored metal, measuring 16.25? in length and 5.5? at its widest point, designed by

Extremely desirable winner's medal issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 51 mm, 64 gm, by Giuseppe Cassioli; manufactured by K....

Appealing athlete's badge issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics, measuring 35 mm x 40 mm, featuring an enameled design of the Winter Olymp...

Exceedingly rare winner's medal issued for the Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics equestrian events. Silver, 50 mm, 106 gm, by V. Falireus/John Sjos...

Participation medal issued for the equestrian events held in Stockholm for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 38 mm x 50 mm, 39 gm, by John S

Participation medal issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63 mm, 105 gm, by Andor Meszaros. The front depicts the Olympic motto encir

Participation medal issued for the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 50 mm, 77 gm, by Herff Jones, Indiana. The front features the Squaw Vall

Embroidered color patch issued to officials at the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, 3.75? x 4.5?, with upper portion featuring the logo of the 8th W

Two items from the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics: an official daily program for February 27th, 24 pages, with the daily schedule of events includi

Uncommon pair of bronze-colored metal wall plates honoring the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics, both 11.5? in diameter, featuring embossed images of

Beige wool sweater issued to Eugene Langkop as part of the awards ceremony at the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympics. The heavy wool sweater features t

Participation medal issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 55 mm, 78 gm, by Emilio Greco. The front features a nude female torchbearer supe

Official third-place winner's diploma from the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, 24.5 x 18.25, awarded to Vasily Borisov of the Soviet Union for his br...

Attractive collection of eight original unused 10.75 x 3.75 full tickets to the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, for events including the Opening Ceremony,

Two books of tickets for the ice hockey tournament at the Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics, including: a full book of 31 complete unused yellow tickets,

Uncommon Olympic Cup plaquette issued by the International Olympic Committee for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 99 gm, 51 mm x 70 mm, struck

Pair of participation medals issued for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. The first, copper, 61 mm, 118 gm, by Taro Okamoto/Kazumitsu Tanaka, with front

Attractive official participation diploma issued to a Bulgarian team official for the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, 11 x 15, with upper Games logo follo

Uncommon group lot of six unused admission tickets for the XVIII Olympiad Summer Games held in Tokyo, Japan between October 15 and 18, 1964. Each tick

Uncommon International Olympic Committee (IOC) badge from the 63rd IOC Session held in October 1965 in Madrid, Spain. The bronze-tone badge, 31 mm x 5

Gorgeous winner’s medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 60 mm, 124 gm, by Roger Excoffon; manufactured by the Paris Mint. T

Scarce team official badge issued for the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics. Silvered bronze, 38 mm x 60 mm, 42 gm, featuring the Sapporo Games logo above

Wonderful collection of 10 Japanese Takugin savings bank mascots from the Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics, ranging in size from 2.25 x 4 to 12 x 11, with

Scarce group lot of 22 unused admission tickets for the XI Olympic Winter Games held in Sapporo, Japan between February 3 and 13, 1972. Each ticket me

Appealing souvenir torch lighter from the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. The metal lighter, measuring 11.75? in length and 4? in width, impressively rep

Beautiful winner's medal issued to Ecaterina Stahl-Iencic for a fencing event (Team Foil) at the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 mm, 132...

Uncommon participation medal issued for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics. Steel, 49 mm, 144 gm, by Fritz Konig. The front depicts the Munich Games embl

Group lot of five items commemorating the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics, including: a matching ceramic cigarette tray and saucer set, 3.25? and 4? in di

Sought-after collection of six official badges issued for the Tokyo 1964 and the Sapporo 1972 Summer Olympics, including: a set of three gold-plated T

Official 1976 Montreal Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 26? in length and 3? at its widest point, designed by Georges Huel and Michel

Participation medal issued for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Copper, 45 mm, 40 gm, by G. Huel/P. Pelletier. The front features the Montreal Olymp

Official third-place winner's diploma from the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics, 11.75 x 16.5, awarded to Hungarian sprint canoeist Tamas Wichmann ...

Desirable complete set of unused tickets for each of American Eric Heiden’s five gold medal-clinching speed skating events at the Lake Placid 1980 Win

Red gate banner from the Alpine Skiing venue at the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics, 39 x 27.5, with large white logo for the 13th Winter Olympiad an

Official 1980 Moscow Olympics torch, comprised of aluminum, measuring 22? in length and 4? at its widest point, designed by Boris Tutschin. The gray b

Participation medal issued for the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics. Tombac, 60 mm, 125 gm, by Angelina Leonova. The front features the Moscow Games emblem

Official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics torch, brass-finished with tan leather handles, measuring 22.25? in length and 4.75? at its widest point, manufactu

Scarce unawarded winner's medal from the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Silver, 63.5 mm, 137 gm, by Dugald Stermer; manufactured by Jostens, ...

Winner’s medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 63.5 mm, 142.5 gm, by Dugald Stermer, Indianapolis. The front, inscribed,

Sought-after unawarded winner's medal from the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 63.5 mm, 116 gm, by Dugald Stermer; manufactured by Jos...

Volunteer participation medal issued for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 94 gm. The front features the Olympic motto “Citius Alti

Participation medal issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, as presented to athletes and officials. Bronze, 60 mm, 94 gm, by Dugald Stermer/J

Large collection of 108 National Olympic Committee (NOC) and other pins issued for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, the majority of which are ena

Rare official 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay, comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, measuring 23.5? in length,

Participation medal issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 64 mm, 133 gm, by Cornelius Martens. The front depicts the Calgary Games embl

Presented to special members of the Calgary Winter Olympic Organizing Committee (OCO ’88), an extraordinary and rare example of a set of medals from t

Exceptionally rare winner’s medal issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 69 mm, 198 gm, by Peter Friedrich. The front depicts combi

Highly desirable unawarded winner’s medal issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics. Silver, 61.3 mm, 140 gm, by the Korea Security Printing and Minti

Two participation medals issued for the Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics, including one given to athletes and officials, and one given to members of the pre

Stunning winner’s medal issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Silver and Lalique crystal glass, 92 mm, 175 gm, designed under the direction

Impressive participation medal issued for the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics. Chrome-plated steel, 68 mm, 198 gm, by Renee Mayott and struck by the

Scarce VIP participation medal issued for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Gold-plated copper, 70 mm, 254 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured by ...

Participation medal issued for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Burnished copper, 70 mm, 254 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured by Fábrica ...

Uncommon winner's pattern medal for the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 70 mm, 257 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured by Fábrica N...

Impressive collection of 276 National Olympic Committee (NOC pins) issued for the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics, the majority of which are enameled,