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.
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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.
1983 World Figure Skating Pin: Finland, Finland, Finland!
The pin issued for the 1983 World Figure Skating Championships features rounded corners and a colorful palette of blue, white, and red. At the top of the pin are the event year and name: "1983 World Figure Skating Championships." A heart is used as a separator between the year and the word "World," an element borrowed from the identity of the Finnish Skating Association in use at the time. A large, stylized skate blade in blue dominates the lower portion of the pin, which also features the location: "Helsinki-Finland."
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.
1936 World Figure Skating Pin: Non-Identical Twin.
The pins issued for the 1936 World Figure Skating Championships and the 1936 European Figure Skating Championships bear a striking resemblance to one another in design. Non-identical twins, you might say. Although the pin from the European Figure Skating Championships bears a Berlin maker's mark, the World Championships pin is not likewise marked. It is likely, however, that both pins were produced by the same maker for the sport’s top two events of the year.