18k gold & enamel medal awarded to Ottorino Barassi on the occasion of Bologna FC's Divisione

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18k gold & enamel medal awarded to Ottorino Barassi on the occasion of Bologna FC's Divisione Nazionale title in 1928-29, the obverse with Olympic Rings and fasces symbol, inscribed FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA GIUOCO CALCIO, the reverse named OTTORINO BARASSI and inscribed 10 AGOSTO 1926 A.IV, 22 GIUGNO 2929, BOLOGNA, diameter 28mm., weight 10gr. Provenance: by family descent The following lots 428 to 460 were awarded to Italian Sports Official Ottorino Barassi. Lots 428 to 460 Ottorino Barassi (1898-1971) Italian football and sports official. Just before the 1966 World Cup in England the Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen whilst on display at the Stampex Exhibition in London’s Westminster Central Hall. Very famously, it was found abandoned in shrubbery by a dog called “Pickles” and after the Final Tie HM The Queen was able to present the World Cup trophy to England’s winning captain Bobby Moore. However, this was not the first time the trophy’s survival was at severe risk. During the Second World War, and with Italy as reigning champions, the Jules Rimet Trophy was in a bank vault in Rome. The city was occupied by the Nazis and the Secretary of the FIGC (Italian F.A.), Ottorino Barassi, had the foresight to hide the Rimet in a shoebox under his bed - fearing that if found the solid 18k trophy would have been requisitioned and destined for the melting pot. His house was indeed searched by the Nazis but they did not discover the hiding place. After that episode, Barassi sent the Cup to Foggia, to some relatives, who managed to keep it hidden until the end of hostilities. It was then returned to FIFA for the 1950 World Cup Tournament, where Barassi himself was called to collaborate with the local organisation committee. After the 1970 World Cup, however, the historic trophy had used all its luck. It was stolen again in Brazil, has never been recovered to this day, and is presumed to have been melted down for bullion. Ottorino Barassi had first come to the attention of the football world in 1934 with a highly prominent position organising the World Cup tournament held in his homeland of Italy. Before this Barassi had trained as an electronics engineer and it was while studying this in Cremona that his life-long passion for football was ignited. Having played, he then refereed at regional level before becoming the football correspondent for “La Provincia di Cremona.” Hence forth he entered sports administration. In 1925 he was elected Vice-President of the AIA (Italian Referees’ Association), from 1930 to 1932 he was President of the Italian Rugby Federation, and the following year he joined the FIGC (Italian F.A.) appointed by General Giorgio Vaccaro for the role of Secretary of the Federal Directory, specifically with the task of managing the organisation of the 1934 World Cup. As a prominent official of the FIGC he initiated a series of reforms (“Lodo Barassi") to streamline and bring about a properly organised structure to the Italian football pyramid at all levels and in all regions of Italy. After the fall of the Regime and the reconstitution of democratic institutions, even sport, despite a war still ongoing in the country, began to organise its activity again. On 4 December 1944 Giulio Onesti, President of CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) appointed Ottorino Barassi as Regent of the FIGC; and on 15th May 1946 the Assembly elected Barassi as Presidente - a position he was to hold for 12 years. Barassi was also very active at international level and in 1952 he became a member of the FIFA Executive Committee. From that moment he began working to establish a European football governing body. On the initiative of the Italian, French and Belgian federations, UEFA was founded on 15 June 1954 in Basel with 25 national federations becoming affiliated. The Organisation set up its headquarters in Paris where it would remain until 1959, then moving to Bern. Barassi was also responsible for the new headquarters of the FIGC in Rome in Via Gregorio Allegri. After demolishing a residential villa, in 1952 work began on the construction of the six-storey building which, four years later, would be inaugurated. It has always been the case in sport that it is a results-driven business. Despite his tremendous contribution to Italian football and sport, Barassi paid a heavy personal price when the Italian national team was beaten 2-1 by Northern Ireland in Belfast on 15th January 1958. This result meant that Italy failed to qualify for the 1958 World Cup Finals in Sweden. Barassi, however, did not quit the game in Italy and decided to return to football by running for President of the newly formed National Amateur League. He was elected and remained in the role until his death in 1971. The Barassi Cup, an Anglo-Italian amateur football tournament (1968 – 1976) was to bear his name. He also developed amateur tournaments at Regional and Junior levels. In 2011 Ottorino Barassi was posthumously inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame. Ottorino Barassi's granddaughter, his only living relative, remarks "In regards to him football was his life. His inclusion in the Hall of Fame is richly deserved for dedication, especially as his early career was in challenging circumstances during the Fascismo reign and the Second World War. Although he officiated at the highest levels of the sport with FIFA and FIGC, he never lost his passion for football at its grass roots. I know he was immensely proud of the work he did in Italy at amateur, youth and regional levels of the game. Completely impartial to all, he always did what he thought was best for football."

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We are currently seeing unprecedented delays in customs clearance times around the world, it is not uncommon for this to take several weeks, and unfortunately we cannot do anything to expedite the process or be held responsible for any delays.

7. Collections and Shipping Logistics

On receipt of cleared funds, lots can be collected from our storage facility in Wellingborough. Please contact the auctioneer for the full details and to make a timed appointment.

Alternatively, we can organise packing for postage and shipment on a worldwide basis. Please contact us for a quote.

On occasions due to high value, complicated customs arrangements or for the need of highly specialised packing, we will recommend a third-party professional packer and shipper.

All glass will be removed from framed and glazed items prior to posting and may result in delays to shipping your items. (This service is included in the cost of postage and packing). We can also totally remove all framing and mounts upon request to reduce shipping costs.

Alternatively, lots can be collected in person by prior appointment from NN8 1RT.

Overseas Bidders are responsible for all import duties, customs charges and VAT payable in the destination country.

Customs declarations will be based on the final hammer price of winning bids without exception.

We are currently seeing unprecedented delays in customs clearance times around the world, it is not uncommon for this to take several weeks and unfortunately we cannot do anything to expedite the process or be held responsible for any delays.

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Pre-Sale Viewing:

We are offering pre-sale viewing of lots at our Wellingborough premises.

This is strictly by a pre-arranged timed appointment to be requested by email.

The last opportunity to view lots at our premises is Thursday 30th of November.

Condition Reports:

Any requests for condition reports or additional photographs must be received by email by Thursday 30th of November. Graham Budd as a company do not issue COA’s. If one is supplied by the vendor details are included in the individual descriptions.

It is recommended that prospective Bidders inspect the lots on which they intend to bid, we accept bids from potential Buyers on the basis that Buyers (or their advisors) have fully accepted the lot prior to bidding and have satisfied themselves prior to bidding in relation to the condition and accuracy of the description of the lot.

Bidding:

Register Online & Id required:

All bidders are required to register in the auction Online before the auction commences in order to place a absentee bid or book a telephone line on any lot with the Auction House or bid on the Online Platforms.

A form of government-issued proof of identification (photograhic identification with proof of current address) will be required at the time of registration, from all Absentee, Telephone and Online Bidders.

Room Bidding:

Room bidding is available, bidders are welcome to email the auction house to pre-reserve a seat, either by telephone or via email by Thursday 30th of November, after which a confirmation email will be sent confirming seat reservation.

Due to limited space we can not accommodate unreserved room bidders on the day of the auctions.

Telephone Bidding:

To reserve a telephone line for any lot in the auction, please email the auction house by Thursday 30th of November prior to the auction, after which a confirmation email will be sent to you.

Absentee Commission Bidding:

Absentee commission bids are to be emailed to the auction house prior to Thursday 30th of November, after which a confirmation email will be sent to you.

Lots will only be invoiced to the name and address on the bid registration form and cannot be transferred to another name and address. We can only accept payment for the lot from the registered Bidder.

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