Decoration, women's race, 1912

Product detailed description

Condition: found, very good

Dimensions: 6 cm x 3,2 cm

Rare historical decoration - a badge of the Czechoslovak Winter Sports Association (ČSZS) for the second place in the ladies 1000 m race from 1912. The badge is made of base metal gilded with enamel, unmarked, and comes in its original etui marked "Svoboda Graveur Prague". This unique piece documents the early history of women's sport in Czechoslovakia and the activities of the ČSZS in the period before the First World War. The badge represents a rare piece of memorabilia from the pioneering era of Czechoslovak winter sport and women's athletics. An exceptional collector's item for lovers of historical sports badges or those interested in the history of Czech sport.