1984 Los Angeles Olympics Appraisal

1984 Los Angeles Olympics Anheuser-Busch Breweries Pin Set

This item is a collectible pin set commemorating the 'Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984'. The set consists of eight individual enamel pins, each shield-shaped with a gold-tone base metal. They are housed in a clear acrylic or plastic display case with a black foam insert that has cutouts to securely hold each pin. The foam insert features the prominent Los Angeles 1984 Olympics 'Star in Motion' logo along with the Olympic rings and the event inscription. Each pin represents a different Anheuser-Busch brewing brand, including discernible labels such as 'Budweiser', 'Bud Light', 'Michelob', 'Natural Light', 'Busch', and what appears to be 'Light' and two others that are partially obscured. Each pin also incorporates a star iconography, often colored red or blue, aligning with American patriotic themes typical of the Los Angeles Olympics branding. The pins appear to be in good condition, exhibiting minor surface wear consistent with age, but no apparent major damage or repairs. The clear display case shows some light scuffing and scratches, which is common for plastic materials of this age. The overall aesthetic is distinctly 1980s memorabilia, reflecting promotional items from major sponsors of the Olympic Games. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced enamel pins, with clear branding and a uniform size and shape for each pin in the set. A copyright notice '© 1980 L.A. ' is visible on the foam insert, indicating the copyright year for the Olympic symbols, likely referring to the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee (LAOOC). This set is a nostalgic piece of Olympic history and an example of corporate sponsorship in sports events.