A colorful legacy from a championship held in troubled times Dateline: Berlin, Germany, 1938, less than a year and a half before the onset of World War II. By all accounts, it was a dark and oppressive time, marked by the rise to power of those who sought, through any means, to control or silence… Continue reading 1938 World Figure Skating Pins: Craftsmanship On Display.
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1926 World Figure Skating Medal: At the Berliner Eispalast.
A large, heavy participant medal is a glorious and lasting piece of history made to commemorate the 1926 World Figure Skating Championships, held in Berlin, Germany, for men and pairs. The exceptional design and production value of the medal are evidenced in the detail. A central male figure skater in a classic pose commands attention on the outdoor ice surface, skating with apparent unbridled abandon.
1910 World Figure Skating Medal: History and Provenance.
When medals reflected more than victory—echoes of an era on ice Rich in design and history, the 1910 World Figure Skating Championships medal shown in today’s gallery commemorates a defining moment in the partnership of Ludowika Eilers and Walter Jakobsson. The commemorative piece is one of two presented to the pair for their second-place finish… Continue reading 1910 World Figure Skating Medal: History and Provenance.
1961 European Figure Skating Pins: East Leaves West.
Just months before Berlin was divided into East and West by the Berlin Wall, the 1961 European Figure Skating Championships were contested in that city from January 26–29. Does the stark design of the pins produced for this championship reveal something about Germany itself at the time? Perhaps, for the black and white palette easily could be seen as a metaphor for the ongoing political and cultural strife.
1969 European Figure Skating Pin: Bavarian Cream of the Crop.
Distinctive German flair and an of-the-era design are evident in event pin Like a number of European cities, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany,1 has a long and rich history of hosting top winter sports events, including the 1936 Olympic Winter Games and the 1956 World Figure Skating Championships. So when the 1969 European Figure Skating Championships glided into… Continue reading 1969 European Figure Skating Pin: Bavarian Cream of the Crop.