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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bistre Brown Bronze Participation Medal

Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bistre Brown Bronze Participation Medal

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Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics Bistre Brown Bronze Participation Medal

Participation medal issued for the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Bistre brown bronze, 70 mm, 114 gm, by Otto Placzek. The front depicts five athletes, representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, with raised text, “XI Olympiade, Berlin, 1936”; the reverse bears the Olympic Bell embossed with the German eagle gripping the Olympic rings within five concentric circles, the name of the designer on the outer edge. Inscribed on the rim, “Guss, H. Noack, Berlin.” Includes its original red paper case.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia Auction
  • Dates: #480 - Ended July 21, 2016