Although often referred to as the "first" Skate America, the Flaming Leaves International, held in Lake Placid, New York, in the fall of 1979 would best be referred to as the predecessor of Skate America. With that bit of history lesson, on to the pin that commemorated this important pre-Olympic competition—and a handsome figure skating pin it is. On a gold-color base metal, a fiery orange fills the central flames that burn brightly behind a figure skating pair, in forward crossovers.
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Figure Skating Pins – The Netropolitan Museum
Exhibiting figure skating pins from World Championships, European Championships, U.S. Championships, and more. The Museum is dedicated to chronicling the history of figure skating as seen in its collectible lapel pins, badges, and medals.