CNG 100, Lot: 1182. Estimate $2500. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

1906 Olympic Games (Intercalated Games), Athens. 1906. AV Badge (36x29mm, 10.08 g, 12h). Issued to Event Officials by James E. Sullivan, Secretary of the American Olympic Committe. By Dieges & Clust, N.Y. Medallion of the American Athletic Union of the United States within wreath held by eagle facing, head left, with wings displayed; shields in wings; ATHENS and GREECE below each wing; 19 and 06 flanking head; above, banner inscribed OLYMPIC GAMES / COMPLIMENTS/OF/JAS. E. SULLIVAN/SEC’Y/“AMERICAN OLYMPIC/COMMITTEE” in six lines and maker’s name, all in raised letters. See http://www.americanheritage1.com/assets/unused-image-files/1906-summer-olympic-gold-medal-1.jpg (for example with ribbon and bar). Superb EF. Medal has molded suspension bar.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A Adams. Ex O’Neil 71 (1 June 2013), lot 169.