Fall Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Nov 18, 2015 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 6, 2015 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 968
IMPORTANT 1936 BERLIN SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES TORCH WITH RELAY DIPLOMA
Sold for
$5,799.60
Sold Price includes BP
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Presented here is a rare inaugural torch from the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in Berlin when Germany was under Nazi rule. This was the first year the Olympic torch relay was held with the flame traveling from Olympia Greece through Europe and ultimately arriving at Olympic stadium in Berlin after 12 days and 3187 km. The concept of the torch relay was introduced by Carl Diem Germanys sports minister under Adolf Hitlers Nazi regime. Because of the stainless steel shortage in the upcoming war very few of these torches still remain as all available stainless steel was required to be melted down to create weapons. Manufactured by Friedrich Krupp AG this beautifully designed torch features an engraving of the 11 major cities traveled running up the length of the shaft. "FACKEL-STAFFEL-LAUF" followed by "OLYMPIA-BERLIN" and "1936" are inscribed below the five interlocking Olympic rings held in the talons of the German coat of arms. It contains a circular top with a 1 1/2" (4 cm) hole where the cylinder flame component allowing it to be lit would be attached. (Torches with this piece intact are practically extinct.) "ORGANISATIONS-KOMITEE FUR DIE XI. OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936" and "ALS DANK DEM TRAGER" are inscribed on top. It stands 10.75 inches (27 cm) tall with the circular top measuring 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. The torch has been used and shows moderate handling with some scratches yet it has aged remarkably well and remains in EX overall condition. In addition this lot comes with an official 1936 Olympic torch relay diploma issued to one of the 1331 runners who helped transport the flame from Olympia to Berlin.
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