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

nice looking and scarce tinnie

(Nishan-i-Lmar-i-Ala)

comprising: Iron Cross First Class 1939

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