20th Contemporary History Auction

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1936 Olympic Games torch

1936 Olympic Games torch

1936 Olympic Games torch

LOT 27-0609
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COUNTRY Deutschland
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LOT 27-0609
EAN 2000000206870
LOT 27-0609
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COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000206870
MATERIAL
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MAKER
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PERIOD
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 27-0609
MATERIAL
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EAN 2000000206870
MAKER
WEIGHT
1936 Olympic Games torch

Description
Extremely rare 1936 Olympic Games torch. One of the most significant symbols connected with any Olympic Games. 
 
Route of the torch run from Olympia to Berlin etched to the shaft. Lettering to the top of the shaft: "FACKEL-STAFFELLAUF OLYMPIADE-BERLIN 1936". Above the German eagle with olympic rings.
 
The top shows the edged legend: 
*ALS DANK DEM TRÄGER * ORGANISATIONS-KOMITEE FÜR DIE XI. OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936 *
 
The inside of the top plate shows information to the maker and about the material being used: "Krupp Nirosta V2A Stahl - Stiftung der Fried. Krupp A.G. Essen"
 
Height: 27cm
Daimeter of the top plate: 16cm
 
Very nice condition. One small dent to the top.
Very hard to find.

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