1936 Olympic Games Commemorative Medal(Olympia-Errinerungsmedaille).
A nice matching set
Mint medal made of silver washed non magnetic tombak/buntmetal.
A very nice set of Olympic rings are attached to the ribbon.
Text on the back says "Für Verdienstvolle Mitarbeit Bei Den Olympischen Spielen 1936" (For Meritorious Collaboration At The Olympic Games 1936).
Case is in fully working condition. It show some wear and soiling but displays good.
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HISTORY:
On February 4TH 1936, prior to introduction of the Olympic Games Commemorative Medal, the German Olympic Merit Decoration was introduced in two classes, with the 1ST class Decoration being a neck award and the 2ND class Decoration being a breast award. The 1ST class Decoration was awarded to personnel who made significant contributions to the organization of the games and the 2ND class Decoration was awarded to personnel for distinguished service during the games. The Olympic Games Commemorative Medal was instituted on July 31ST 1936 for award to German nationals and foreign personnel who assisted in the preparation and organization of the 11TH Summer and 4TH Winter Olympic games in Berlin and Garmisch-Partenkirchen respectively. Only 54,915 Olympic Games Commemorative Medals were awarded making it a relatively scarce medal.
186 EURO
