About this objectBadge with the message Internationella Fotballskongressen Stockholm 1912. In 1912 the eyes of the football world were on Stockholm. The Swedish city played host to the Olympics and also the ninth International Football Congress, for which this badge was made. The congress meets annually to decide upon matters such as rule changes. In 1912, it was decided that goalkeepers can only handle the ball within their penalty area and that countries such as Australia, were exempted from a requirement to affiliate with FIFA on their own, if their 'mother country', was already affiliated.
Date Made1912
Period20th Century (1901-2000)
Medium and MaterialsMetal
Inscription and MarksInternationella Fotballskongressen Stockholm 1912
