A global center for banking and finance, Zürich, Switzerland, is situated on Lake Zürich in the north-central part of the country. The European Figure Skating Championships have been staged in Zürich twice, in 1951 and again 20 years later in 1971 (the event has not since returned to the city). The Netropolitan Museum of Figure Skating Pins is pleased to present three lapel pins from the 1971 event.
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1968 World Figure Skating Pin: Moins est Plus.
Swiss precision meets artistic expression Less is more. That familiar expression—moins est plus—finds an elegant expression in the 1968 World Figure Skating Championships pin, one of the most refined and thoughtfully designed commemorative pins ever made. It’s an ideal reflection of the minimalist yet highly detailed aesthetic that is seen in pins issued for World… Continue reading 1968 World Figure Skating Pin: Moins est Plus.
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.
1931 European Figure Skating Medal: Willy and Lilly.
The small, diamond-shaped medal is a lasting token of the 41st edition of the European Championships In today’s blog, we explore the 1931 European Figure Skating Championships participant medal, a striking piece of history from the event held that year in the winter sports mecca of St. Moritz, Switzerland, for pairs and women (the men's… Continue reading 1931 European Figure Skating Medal: Willy and Lilly.
1948 World Figure Skating Pins: More Alpine Glory.
Davos International Ice Skating Club pins were the flavor of the day at the competition Held in the winter sports haven of Davos, Switzerland, from February 11 to 15, the 1948 World Figure Skating Championships were only the second to be contested following a seven-year interruption of the event (1940–1946) by World War II. The… Continue reading 1948 World Figure Skating Pins: More Alpine Glory.