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Melbourne Olympics Official's Badge, 1956, XVI Olympiad, badge in gilt bronze and enamel (31x52mm), by K.G.Luke, Melbourne, impressed 225 on reverse, vertical pin-back, with attached official 5-colour ribbon and behind a longer green satin ribbon stamped 'O.C.' (Organising Committee); also Australian Olympian badge in gilt bronze and enamel (18x29mm), with suspension loop, by Stokes, reverse inscribed, 'L.E.Duff', attached to green and gold wrist cord. Extremely fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $750
SOLD $900
Melbourne 1956 Olympics, officially approved car badge with crest of City of Melbourne above Olympic rings, in chrome and enamel (115mm x 100mm) by H.R.Hobson Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Uncirculated and as such very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Olympics, Sydney 2000, explanatory book set, descriptions on all Olympic sports, held in hardened plastic box with lid, having two buckles, carry handle on top, (25); Olympics, Sydney 2000, Paralympics, explanatory book set, descriptions on all Paralympic sports, (19 sports + village guide); Olympics, Sydney 2000, official report of the XXVII Olympiad, three volumes, two books, one CD. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $350
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