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The collection includes Moscow 1980 gymnastics and sports pins, an Olympic Misha mascot badge and a large “Yalta Welcomes You” Misha button.
These items are from my personal competition-era collection. I was a Finnish rhythmic gymnastics champion in 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1980. The pins were acquired through traditional pin exchanges with fellow athletes during international competition trips. I did not attend the Moscow Olympics.
The items are in original vintage condition with normal signs of age, storage and use. They have not been cleaned or polished for sale. Please see the photographs for condition and details.
All 7 items shown in the photographs are sold together as one collection.
Provenance: From the personal competition collection of Finnish rhythmic gymnast Leila Jääskeläinen (now Linnea Willstedt).
