A 1936 Berlin Xi Summer Olympic Games Torch Auction marked on cover

marked on cover

1948 and was released from Active Duty prior to April 1949

(Nishan-i-Lmar-i-Ala)

comprising: Iron Cross First Class 1939

WWII Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 to J

A 1936 Berlin Xi Summer Olympic Games Torch Auction marked on coverThis German made stainless steel torch has a three piece construction and was a pioneer in its field, as it was the first torch constructed for a modern Olympic relay. The 155 mm wide flat top has a 40 mm wide opening, allowing for placing of fuel and the expected rising flame to come. It has two inscriptions around the mouth, "ALS DANK DEM TRAGER" (As a Thanks to the Exchanger) and "ORGANISATIONSKOMITEE FR DIE XI OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936" (Organizing