In late January in Helsinki, Finland, the top skaters from around Europe gathered for the 1977 European Figure Skating Championships to determine the best on the continent in singles, pairs, and dance. To mark the occasion of the 1977 Europeans, a simple pin with an epoxy dome applied over a hot-stamped/printed design was issued.
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1947 European Figure Skating Pin: Alpine Glory.
At the 1947 European Figure Skating Championships, held in Davos, Switzerland, the well-made pin of the Internationaler Schlittschuhclub Davos was given out as a memento to competitors and others associated with the event. The 1947 pin is one of only a few issued for a European Championship to feature a flower, in this case the much-beloved and well-known Edelweiss of Switzerland and Austria.
1938 European Figure Skating Pin: Compass and Creativity.
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).
1953 European Figure Skating Pin: A Dortmund First.
Featuring a stylized and sleek snowflake in contrasting black and white as the central design element, the 1953 European Championships pin is unique in design. Few pins for major figure skating pins incorporate a snowflake, which is unusual given that the sport is a wintertime activity.
1939 European Figure Skating Pin: That’s Entertainment!
At the 1939 European Figure Skating Championships, held in London, England, for ladies, an octagonal-shaped pin with ribbon was issued and is a fine reminder of a golden age of figure skating.