Artefacts

Beijing 2008, jacket from the male Swiss delegation's uniform at the Opening Ceremony worn by Peter HAAS (SUI).

Physical description

Jacket with the Swiss olympic emblem, the caption: "Suisse" in the back and a graphic motive with the Swiss cross on the right shoulder. Size L.

Used

Used: Peter HAAS

Materials

linen

Colors

beige, multi coloured

Dimension

80 x 50 cm, 610 g

Type of item

Clothes and Accessories -> jacket

Reference number

238740

Keywords

Opening ceremony uniform Delegation Beijing 2008, Olympic Games Switzerland Male National Olympic Committee (NOC)emblem

Notes

Beijing 2008, Swiss delegation men’s uniform jacket and cap worn at the Opening Ceremony by Peter HAAS (SUI). Peter Haas was a Swiss sprinter who competed in the men’s 4x100m relay at the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980. He served as the head of the Swiss delegation at Beijing 2008. Donated by the athlete on a visit to the museum