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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
1932 Olympic Winter Games Honor Guest Badge
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

1932 Olympic Winter Games Honor Guest Badge

Artifact IDMO 1995.39
Object Type Badge, Identification
Maker (American jewelry, badge, and medal manufacturer, founded 1892)
Date1932
Mediummetal, ribbon
Dimensionsoverall H 4 3/4 in x W 2 3/4 in (12.1 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA guest badge for the 1932 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid, New York. The octagonal metal badge has a raised edge and a gilt finish. In the center of the medal is a relief image of a lake with mountains and clouds in the background. The Olympic rings symbol overlays the water of the lake. Text above and below the image reads: III OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES / LAKE PLACID 1932. The pin back reverse of the badge has the number "1002" stamped into it.

Hanging from the reverse of the badge are two lengths of red, white, blue striped ribbon, with "HONOR GUEST" stamped in gold on the top ribbon.
Historical NoteThe 1932 Winter Olympics, officially known as the III Olympic Winter Games, took place in Lake Placid, New York from February 4-15, 1932. On February 4, 1932, Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt formally opened the Olympics in Lake Placid.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PartlyCopyright© International Olympic Committee (IOC), 1932. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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