1936 Berlin Olympic Games bronze participation medal with original case, designed by Otto Placzek,of circular form, obverse with five athletes representing the continents and pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, inscribed XI OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936, reverse with the Olympic bell in relief, diameter 70mm., with original red circular case, the lid stamped with the Olympic rings inset in the Olympic bell in gilt, the base with handwritten note in black ink diameter 75mm., case bears some wear with the handwritten note partially rubbed
Hammer Price:
£190
Estimated Price:
£200 - £250
1936 Berlin Olympic Games bronze participation medal with original case, designed by Otto Placzek,of circular form, obverse with five athletes representing the continents and pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell, inscribed XI OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936, reverse with the Olympic bell in relief, diameter 70mm., with original red circular case, the lid stamped with the Olympic rings inset in the Olympic bell in gilt, the base with handwritten note in black ink diameter 75mm., case bears some wear with the handwritten note partially rubbed