Last Updated on August 31, 2024 by Netropolitan Museum
And now for something completely different …
In the world of figure skating pins, those made to commemorate the 1986 Skate Canada International event stand out as unique. Not so much because they are beautiful or even well-produced but because they are different. Unlike the typical round or rectangular shapes, these pins break the mold with irregular angles, making them a refreshing change. The familiar Skate Canada logo also is used to good advantage.
Pins Gallery: 1986 Skate Canada
Dominating the design of the main logo pin is a maple leaf rendered in a cut-out style. The abstract representation of the right-hand portion of the leaf incorporates the familiar Skate Canada logo in a strobe effect, adding to the pin’s uniqueness. The effect is eye-catching.
1986 SKATE CANADA – LOGO PIN
Size
Approximately 1″ x 1-3/4″
(2.5 cm x 1.9 cm)
Value
$5 to $10, depending on condition
1986 SKATE CANADA – OFFICIALS PIN
Size
Approximately 1-1/8″ x 1″
(2.9 cm x 2.5 cm)
Value
$10 to $15, depending on condition
1986 SKATE CANADA – committee PIN
Size
Approximately 1-1/8″ x 1″
(2.9 cm x 2.5 cm)
Value
$10 to $15, depending on condition
The maple leaf, in white with a bold red outline, transitions nicely to the banded colors of the Skate Canada logo, and nestled within the leaf is the event name and year: “Skate Canada ’86.” These elements all rest atop a trapezoid-shaped base that prominently features the event location: “Regina.” The enamel-filled pin is set on a gold-color base metal.
Also displayed in the gallery are two pins produced exclusively for officials and organizing committee members of the event, marked “Official” and “Committee” in block-style letters. These pins feature an additional trapezoid-shaped base area that mirrors the one above it and encloses the designation, which is done in red letters on a textured gold-color background. The shimmering gold adds a touch of elegance and detail.
The 1986 Skate Canada Pins: Highly Irregular.
This blog was originally published at The Netropolitan Museum of Figure Skating Pins on December 25, 2021, and has been updated with new and expanded information.
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