This item is a vintage enamel lapel pin from the American Birkebeiner, North America's largest cross-country ski marathon.

The American Birkebeiner

Commonly known as the "Birkie," this event takes place annually in February in Hayward, Wisconsin. The race began in 1973 and has grown from a small group of 35 racers to an international competition attracting thousands of skiers from around the world.

Pin Details

Design: The pin features a blue silhouette of a cross-country skier in a racing tuck on a white background, surrounded by a red border.

Inscriptions:

"American Birkebeiner": The name of the ski marathon.

"Telemark U.S.A.": Refers to the original starting point of the race at the Telemark Lodge in Cable, Wisconsin