RARE 1976 Montreal Olympics Pin - BALLOU 1/20 12K Gold Filled - USOC Official This is a premium, jeweler-crafted pin from the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics. While most pins from this era are cheap base metal, this is an official United States Olympic Committee (USOC) licensed piece produced by the famous American jeweler B.A. Ballou & Co. Authenticity: Stamped "BALLOU" and "© 1972 USOC" (the correct legal mark for the Montreal Games era). Material: Certified 1/20 12K Gold Filled. This means 5% of the pin's weight is real 12kt gold, making it much more valuable and durable than standard plating. Design: Features the classic Montreal "M" podium logo in rich enamel. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original Ballou butterfly clutch.
