2nd Apr, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing
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Various 1940 Olympic Sample Badges By Albrecht Tobler & Cie
relating to the proposed Summer Games (Helsinki & Tokyo) and Winter Games (St Moritz & Garmisch) consisting cloth badges illustrating: ski jump, sailing, ice skating, Olympic rings, ski slalom, tennis, swimming and others, each set on light card backing stamped with 'Minimum Order' amount, a serial number and each dated (earliest 1936, latest 1939)
The 1940s Olympic Games was one of the three Olympics to be cancelled during it's history due to war. The summer games was due to be held in Tokyo Japan from September 21-October 6, historically it was the first non-western city to win an Olympic bid, however due to the Sino Japanese War the games were relocated to Helsinki, Finland, which was ultimately cancelled due to the start of World War II and Germany invading Poland
Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing, 2nd Apr, 2025
Sale will include an extensive collection of modern OO Gauge locomotives and rolling stock in addition to a good selection of O Gauge, G Gauge and vintage Gauge 1. Various entertainment item including two sets of Rolling Stones signatures and a Beatles concert ticket. A good collection of Fishing Reels, Rods and related items, assorted diecast including Dinky pre-war Military sets, football and sporting items.
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