Melbourne 1956 Games of the XVI Olympiad

•It is composed of a drawing of Australia, with a torch and Olympic rings superimposed. In the bottom half, the inscription "MELBOURNE 1956", extended on each side by laurel branches.

Helsinki 1952 Games of the XV Olympiad

•It was composed of the tower of the stadium with the Olympic rings at the top.
•It was worn as a badge by the dignitaries and VIP guests at the Games.

London 1948 Games of the XIV Olympiad

•It is composed of the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. The hands of the famous "Big Ben" are pointing to 4 o'clock, the time at which the opening of the Games was planned. In the foreground, the Olympic rings. The Games Organizing Committee wanted a typically English emblem, but one that would have significance not only for the generation of that time, but for future generations as well.

Berlin 1936 Games of the XI Olympiad

•It was created purely by chance- an artist started by designing an emblem containing the five Olympic rings with a superimposed eagle and the Brandenburg Gate, one of the symbols of the city. However, the President of the Games Organising Committee, Dr Lewald, was not satisfied with this composition and took the initiative to open the bottom part of the emblem, which turned the design into a bell.

Los Angeles 1932 Games of the X Olympiad

•It is composed of the American flag presented in the form of arms, accompanied, in the foreground, by the Olympic rings, the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (faster, higher, stronger) and a laurel branch, symbol of victory.