The pin made to commemorate the 1938 European Figure Skating Championships for pairs is an unusual stamped metal design that features a colorful fabric ribbon adorned with a metal embellishment at the tip. Not only does the pin mark the occasion of the European Championships, but it also celebrates the 70th anniversary of the formation of the Troppau Eislauf Verein (TEV).
1983 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: Flowing Like a River.
When a championship pin told the story of a city and its river Figure skating pins take all shapes and sizes, often blending athletic symbols with regional or cultural imagery. Few examples capture this creativity better than the 1983 Canadian Figure Skating Championships pins, issued for the event held in Montréal, Quebec. Shaped like a… Continue reading 1983 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: Flowing Like a River.
1986 US Figure Skating Pins: Lost On Long Island.
A rocky ride to the Championships in out-of-the-way Uniondale When you fly into JFK Airport and take a taxi to Uniondale, Long Island, you're hoping for a straightforward ride—especially when you're headed to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. But in 1986, The Curator of The Netropolitan Museum of Figure Skating Pins, with an under-the-weather fiancée… Continue reading 1986 US Figure Skating Pins: Lost On Long Island.
1953 World Figure Skating Pin: From the Peaks of Davos
When craftsmanship met the artistry of figure skating A new addition to The Netropolitan Museum of Figure Skating Pins, the finely crafted 1953 World Figure Skating Championships pin is a standout piece in any collection—unmistakably Swiss, quietly elegant, and rich with context. Issued for the Championships held in Davos, Switzerland, this pin blends the iconography… Continue reading 1953 World Figure Skating Pin: From the Peaks of Davos
1969 World Figure Skating Pins: At The Broadmoor Plus Four.
There is a sharp contrast in the look and feel between the pins issued for the 1969 World Figure Skating Championships and those issued for the 1965 event. Although pins from both years are high quality and well-produced, the 1969 pins exhibit a decidedly sleeker and more modern look versus the much more traditional and elegant look of those from 1965.