Vintage IBM Olympic Alpine Skiing pin, official logo, clasp missing

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Description

This promotional pin has a square shape, extended at the bottom by the silhouette of a stylized skier. The foreground shows an athlete in a red and black suit, downhill skiing, against a white mountain backdrop. The upper part of the pin is bright blue, enhanced with the IBM logo in silver capital letters, accompanied by the official Olympic Games symbol and the inscription "ALBERTVILLE 92". The contrast between the deep blue, the white of the mountain, and the red of the skier gives the whole a graphic style typical of the early 1990s. This pin has an enameled appearance, with metallic contours visible on the edge and around the motifs.

The item highlights the collaboration between IBM and the Albertville 1992 Olympic Games, making it a promotional testament to this winter edition. The Olympic logo, the stylized flame, and the lettering are clear and legible on the visible side. The back attachment is not visible in the photo, but the mention "attachment missing" indicates that the original attachment system is absent.

The pin is displayed on a white fabric and an old box with molded decoration, which enhances its retro look and visual authenticity. No major defects are observable on the front face, apart from light signs of wear consistent with a vintage item.

This type of badge, often called a pin or lapel pin, was commonly distributed for promotional purposes during major sporting events of the 80s-90s. The style, IBM typography, and Olympic iconography make it possible to unambiguously attribute this model to the specific period of the Albertville Games.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The attachment on the back is missing (not visible in the picture). Some signs of wear or micro-scratches may be present on the enameled surface, with no visible loss or crack on the shown face.

Did you know? IBM was the official technology partner of the Albertville 1992 Olympic Games, managing the real-time computer processing of results and data. This collaboration marked a milestone in the modernization of sports information systems during major international competitions.

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