1960s Vintage International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) Honorary Hiking Badge Pin In Great Condition. Made In Germany.
Measures approximately 2" tall
Internationaler Volkssportverband (IVV) is an organization founded in 1968 that promotes non-competitive physical activities like walking, swimming, and cycling.
The enamel face of this pin features the "IVV" letters surrounded by various international flags, including Switzerland, Germany, Liechtenstein, and the Netherlands. This specific style, with a gold-colored wreath and long stick pin, is an honorary award badge often associated with completing a certain number of events or a specific distance (e.g., "Volksmarching").
Most of these badges were manufactured in Germany, sometimes marked on the back with "LAIB GMBH" or "REU & CO". These pins are collected as memorabilia by participants of ⁹IVV-sanctioned events around the world.
