Artefacts

Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956, official badge of the head of mission worn by Juan Antonio Samaranch.

Physical description

Blazon-shaped badge. Olympic rings, snowflake, mountain. Caption: "Capo Missione" and "VII Giochi Olimpico Invernali – Cortina 1956 Italia". Obverse: C. O. N. I. Mod. Depositato Stabiliment Artistici Fiorentini Attachment: probably safety-pin.

Materials

enamel

Colors

multi coloured, blue, gold, white

Dimension

4.5 x 3.5 cm, 28 g