Lot 18
Helsinki 1952. Japanese National Olympic Committee Badge.
Ended
Timed Auction
Olympic Auction 94
Description
Silver, 38x36mm. Color rings above Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, “1952” below. With yellow ribbon inscribed in Japanese “15th event – track and field”. Japan used the same top as in Berlin 1936; like Germany, they were invited to participate again after 16 years not having been invited to London 1948. Very rare. Ribbon VF+, badge EF. ($5,000)