Drop The Netropolitan Museum of Figure Skating Pins a note if you have figure skating pins for sale or trade. The Museum is especially interested in pins from World Championships, European Championships, U.S. Championships, and Canadian Championships. Figure skating pins from 1970 and earlier are most in line with The Museum's acquisition strategy.
1955 European Figure Skating Pins: Behind the Iron Curtain.
Creativity and extra dimension define the pins and medal that commemorate the 1955 European Figure Skating Championships, which took place at City Park Ice Rink, a massive outdoor facility in central Budapest, Hungary. It was the third time the city had hosted the annual test to determine Europe's best figure skaters but only the second time in post-World War II Europe that the event had been held behind the so-called "Iron Curtain." Those gathered for the event were treated with a figure skating pin unlike most others.
1985 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: The Moncton Mystery.
Examining one of Canadian figure skating’s lingering pin mysteries When collectors talk about elusive pins, they usually mean those that are difficult to find. In the case of the 1985 Canadian Figure Skating Championships pins, however, the mystery has nothing to do with rarity. Instead, it centers on the design itself. The pins created for… Continue reading 1985 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: The Moncton Mystery.
1937 World Figure Skating Medal: For Achievement in Pair Skating.
Commemorative medals, often issued by a host federation, were commonly presented to medal winners and others at early World Figure Skating Championships and European Figure Skating Championships. Such is the case with the provenance-laden medal featured in this gallery, given for second place in pairs skating at the 1937 World Figure Skating Championships, held in London, England.
1989 US Figure Skating Pins: One and Done.
Baltimore's brief turn on American figure skating's biggest stage Baltimore, Maryland, is among a long list of U.S. cities with a "one and done" record for hosting the United States Figure Skating Championships. And since the city consistently ranks high on the list for violent crime in the U.S., maybe it's a good thing the… Continue reading 1989 US Figure Skating Pins: One and Done.
Collecting European Figure Skating Pins: Beyond the Competition.
Exploring the artistry, history, and cultural richness of European Championships pins For those drawn to the history and artistry of figure skating, pins from European Figure Skating Championships offer a uniquely rich area of collecting. In this niche, the most compelling pieces go far beyond simple souvenirs. They represent one of the sport’s longest-running and… Continue reading Collecting European Figure Skating Pins: Beyond the Competition.