RR Auction: Olympics

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Chronicling over a century of Olympic history, this auction boasts over 200 lots commemorating the resolve and spirit of the enduring Olympic tradition. The sale is highlighted by winner's medals, relay torches, and official badges. Major lots include a super rare winner's medal from the Athens 1896 Olympics—the first modern Olympiad—as well as golds from recent Games like London 2012 and Sydney 2000. Top torches include Lake Placid 1980 and Calgary 1988. Also featured is the noteworthy collection of Tug Wilson, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Olympics and went on to serve as president of the United States Olympic Committee from 1953 to 1965.
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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Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Torchbearer Plaque7052 - Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Torchbearer Plaque
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Scarce torchbearer plaque issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 66 gm, 38 mm x 70 mm, by Veljekset Sundqvist of Helsinki. The front of
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal7053 - Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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Participation medal issued for the Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 54 mm, 77 gm, by Kauko Rasanen. The front depicts the heads of two laureate
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Olympic and Pan American Games Patch Collection7054 - Tug Wilson's Olympic and Pan American Games Patch Collection
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Tug Wilson’s collection of 32 patches from various Olympic and Pan American Games dating between 1952 and 1967, ranging in size from 1.25
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Olympic Pin Collection7055 - Tug Wilson's Olympic Pin Collection
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Tug Wilson’s collection of 15 pins from various Summer and Winter Olympiads, which include: Helsinki 1952 Summer Olympics, Rome 1960 Summer O
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal7057 - Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal
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Winner’s medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 118 gm, by Constantino After, Milan. The front, inscribed,
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Participation Medal7058 - Tug Wilson's Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics Participation Medal
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Tug Wilson's participation medal issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 45 mm, 48 gm, by Constantino Affer. The front features the...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics IOC Badge7059 - Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics IOC Badge
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Scarce and attractive International Olympic Committee badge issued for the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics, measuring 40 mm x 49 mm, featuring an enamele
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal7060 - Stockholm 1956 Summer Olympics Bronze Participation Medal
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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
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Winner's Diploma7061 - Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics Winner's Diploma
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Scarce official winner’s diploma issued to Australia’s Murray Rose in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay at the Melbourne 1956 Summer
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Tug Wilson's Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics National Olympic Committee Badge7062 - Tug Wilson's Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics National Olympic Committee Badge
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Tug Wilson’s National Olympic Committee “President” badge issued for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics, 38 mm x 114 mm, wi
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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