OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 38
Auction closes on April 27, 2002


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MUNICH, 20TH OLYMPIC GAMES, 1972

383. Official Torch. Steel, 73cm (28.8"), Made by Krupp. The fire was lit in Olympia, Greece on July 28 and carried 5539 km in 29 days to Munich by 5976 runners. EF, lt. wear. ($1,650)

384. Official Torch. As preceding torch, EF, sm. bump. ($1,600)

385. Participation Medal. Steel, 49mm, by F. Koenig. Munich Olympic emblem, wreath of rays with superimposed spiral, over German legend in two lines. Rev. Olympic rings over two hands, one holding stylized olive branch. EF, in acrylic presentation case. ($350)

386. Soviet Team Medal. AE, 60mm. Red enameled Soviet emblem and rings. Rev. Legend and laurel branch. EF. ($100)

387. Commemorative Sterling Silver Proof Set of 18 Medals. 32mm, struck by Franklin Mint. Rings above legend and spiral logo. Rev. Olympic sports in Munich: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Cycling, Equestrian, etc. All EF, in original case. (18 pcs.) ($225)

388. Pierre de Coubertin Commemorative White Porcelain Medal, 1972. 80mm, made by KPM Porcelain Manufactory. Head l. of restorer of modern Olympic Games. Rev. "Athens 1896/Muenchen 1972". EF, a few sm. spots. ($75)

389. ITV Media Pin. Blue and red plastic, 20x32mm (3/4"x1-1/4"). EF. ($125)

390. Swiss Team Fundraising Pin. Silvered, multicolor enamel, 30x30mm. VF-EF. ($65)

391. Siemens Sponsor Pin. Silvered, orange, 14x16mm. EF. ($75)

392. Group of Four IOC Congress Pins. Varna 1973 Portugal, and 3 Different Centennial Olympic Congress in Paris 1994 Pins. EF. (4 pcs.) ($75)

393. Commemorative Ceramic Beer Stein. Black and green, 16.5cm (6.5") tall. Lion's head between medallions of Munich city with rings and Olympic legend, and Bavarian State seal. With pewter top. EF. ($100)

394. Commemorative Beer Stein with Medieval Munich City View. Ceramic, 13.3cm (5.2") tall, by Dehme. View of medieval Munich, "Muenchen 1972" and Olympic rings in red below. EF. ($100)

395. Large Mascot Waldi the Dachshund. Multicolor linen, 52x20cm (20.4"x7.9"), made by Hegi. First summer games mascot. VF-EF. ($200)

396. Mascot Waldi the Dachshund. As preceding mascot but smaller, 36.5cm (14.4") long. A few spots, o.w. EF. ($145)

397. Large Plush Mascot Waldi the Dachshund. Multicolor, 41cm (16.1") long. VF-EF. Scarce. ($225)

398. Official Report in English Language. 3 volumes, well illustrated. Linen in lt. blue, green and violet. EF. (3 vols.) ($525)

399. Official Report in German Language. As preceding report, in 3 volumes, EF. ($450)