OLYMPIC GAMES MEMORABILIA 1896-2002

Auction 39
Auction closes on Saturday, August 24, 2002


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BERLIN, 11th OLYMPIC GAMES, 1936

274. Official Torch. Steel, 27cm high (10.5"), made by Krupp Factory, designed by Carl Diem. Route of torch run from Olympia to Berlin on shaft, legend on top. Carried during the first torch relay from Olympia, Greece to Berlin, a distance of 3075 km in 12 days. VF-EF. ($3,000)

275. Berlin 1936 Torch Made in 1972 for the Munich Olympic Games as Official Presentation Torch. Steel, 27.2cm (10.7") tall, foot 6mm tall. Route of torch run from Olympia to Berlin on shaft, legend on top. Only a small number was made in 1972. EF, lt. stains on top. ($750)

c276. Silver Second Place Winner's Medal. Silver, 55mm, by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. Toned EF. ($3,800)

277. Bronze Third Place Winner's Medal. Bronze, 55mm, by Cassioli. Victory seated above stadium. Rev. Winner carried by jubilant athletes. Toned EF. ($2,900)

c278. Olympic Order, Second Class. Goldplated, white enamel, 55x56mm. Olympic rings affixed in center, German State eagle with swastika at top. With red and white striped replacement ribbon, black border. EF. ($800)

279. Pair of Official Second Class Olympic Order and Miniature. Made without swastika around 1950. Goldplated, white enamel, 53x53mm and 9x9mm. Since no swastikas could be worn in West Germany, the NOC made replacements without swastikas. Both EF. (2 pcs.) ($600)

280. Track & Field Judge's Badge and B&W Photographic Postcard of Judge. Badge silvered AE, 41x43mm, by Lauer. Unevenly toned VF-EF. With orange ribbon inscribed "Leichtathletik"; a few pinholes, o.w. EF. With box. Plus photographic postcard of judge in uniform in Olympic stadium, name on back. EF. (2 pcs.) ($850)

c281. Official German Gold Winner's Medal Pin. Goldplated silver, 20x23mm. German eagle with swastika and "1936", Olympic rings below. EF. In original velvet and silk-lined box. Rare. ($650)

282. Blue Bakelite Technical Service Badge. 68mm (2.7"), with silver inlaid Berlin logo and number on bar below, by Walgo. Sm. chips on back, front. EF. Very scarce. ($250)

c283. Badge of the German Youth Sports Camp During the First Week of the Olympic Games. Silvered center with yellow rosette, 35mm. Official Guide p. 65. EF. ($250)

c284. Badge of the German Youth Sports Camp During the Second Week of the Olympic Games. Silvered center with red rosette, 35mm. Official Guide p. 65. Spotty silvering, o.w. EF. ($250)

285. Very Rare Pigeon Flight on Opening Day Badge. Silvered AE, 26mm, by Otto Placzek. Pigeon over Olympic rings surrounded by legend. Worn by pigeon owners on opening day. Toned EF. ($350)

286. Olympic Village Badge. Bronze, 30mm. Olympic Village bell tower over Olympic rings, within legend. EF, closure partially missing on back. Very scarce. ($125)

c287. American Weightlifting Team Badge. Goldplated, 17x19mm. Weightlifter between rings and "19-36 Olympic". EF. ($200)

c288. German Weightlifting Team Pin. Multicolor enamel, 14x15mm. Eagle with weights between "D.A.S.V." and "1891", color Olympic rings below. EF. Rare. ($325)

289. Polish Team Pin. Silvered AE, 15x22mm. EF. ($125)

290. Olympiade Popular Barcelona 1936 Pin. Silvered, 15x18mm, multicolor enamel. Logo of the Olympic Games to be staged in protest of Hitler's games in Berlin. They had to be canceled as the Spanish Civil War started just before the games. EF. ($175)

291. Participation Medal. Cast AE, 70mm, by O. Placzek. Five athletes representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic Bell. Rev. Olympic Bell embossed with German Eagle holding Olympic rings, within five concentric circles. EF, brown-red patina, a few spots, tiny rb. ($275)

c292. Official Italian Olympic Committee Olympic Gold Medal Winner Award Medal. Goldplated silver, 50mm. Raised helmeted bust half l. of Mussolini, fasces below. Rev. Victory with winner giving salute, Olympic rings with fasces at l. Art Deco style. Goldplating, partially worn on reverse, o.w. EF. Rare. ($750)

293. Italy. Preparation for Olympiad in Berlin Watch Fob, Year XIV (1936). Bronze, 27x42mm. Blue and red enameled shield over fasces between crowned "RFIC" and Olympic rings. Rev. "PREPARAZIONE / OLIMPIONICA / A. XIV". With red and blue ribbon. EF. ($250)

294. Official Visitor's Pin. Gilt, enameled iron, 30x33mm. Brandenburg Gate over rings. EF. ($85)

295. Commemorative Brandenburg Gate Red Bakelite Pin. 26x33mm. Brandenburg Gate over rings, Olympic legend below. EF. Scarce. ($150)

296. Commemorative Olympic Winner's Plaque. Cast blackened iron, 93x152mm, by Encke, cast by Lauchhammer. High relief head l. of athlete with oak wreath, Olympic rings and 2-line legend below. EF. ($325)

297. Large Commemorative Equestrian Plaque. Embossed copper, 17.5x20.2cm, by Wagner. Knight on horseback l., Olympic rings, quote by Goethe. VF, a few spots. ($375)

298. Group of Four Medals and a Car Plaque. Silver visitor's medal (3), 36mm, by Roth. Victory. Rev. Bell, toned EF; Commemorative silvered AE medal by 4711; and official gold and ivory enameled car plaque with Brandenburg Gate over rings. All EF. (5 pcs.) ($270)

299. Olympia 1936 Berlin Commemorative Pocket Knife. Silvered, 78x19mm. Aerial view of Olympic stadium with rings. Rev. View of Brandenburg Gate. EF. ($275)

300. Commemorative Brandenburg Gate Lighter. Silvered, 39x48mm. Olympic rings between Brandenburg Gate and "XI. OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936". EF. Attractive lighter. ($275)

301. Commemorative Scarf Clip. Silver, 35x43mm. With affixed Olympic rings in color (tiny chip). Clasp on back. Toned EF. Scarce. ($175)

c302. Olympia Bicycle Plate. Goldplated, 43x54mm. Cauldron with flame over "OLYMPIA" and color rings between crossed oak branches. EF. ($125)

303. Commemorative Pair of Dutch Wooden Shoes. 10x23mm, with color rings and "Berlin 1936". Held together by blue cord. EF. ($125)

304. Commemorative XIth Olympiad Berlin Bracelet. Brass, 55mm. Alternating Olympic rings and "OLYMPIADE 1936" design. EF. ($175)

305. Commemorative Olympic Bell Bronze Paperweight. 37mm (1.5") wide, 80mm (3.1") tall. Olympic bell with legend and eagle / Brandenburg Gate over scroll with "OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936". EF. ($475)

306. Official Olympic Gymnastic Trophy Vase. Clear hand engraved crystal, 34.5cm (13.6") tall. Eagle with Olympic rings between "Deutsches Reich / XI. Olympische Spiele / Berlin 1936" in old German writing style, and well-detailed gymnast on rings. Swastika in circle of laurel leaves on bottom. With top. Heavy crystal, skillfully and beautifully decorated. EF. Rare. ($2,000)

c307. Commemorative Orange Crystal Decorative Glass Dish with Olympic Bell Top. 12.8cm (5") wide, 5cm (2") high. Engraved large Olympic bell between "19-36" date in pearled border. Ornate sides. EF. Very scarce color. ($375)

c308. Decorative Light Blue Glass Dish with Olympic Bell Top. 12.8cm (5") wide, 5cm (2") high. Engraved large Olympic bell between "19-36" date in pearled border. Ornate sides. EF. ($325)

309. Large Porcelain Eagle Commemorating the Berlin Olympiad. White Fuerstenberg Porcelain, 11.5cm (4.5") tall. German eagle with outstretched wings perched on pedestal with Olympic rings and "OLYMPIADE / BERLIN / 1936" on back. Rare and beautiful. EF. ($575)

c310. Official Commemorative Porcelain Vase. 22.4cm (8.8"), made by Tuppack, Tiefenfurt. Goldplated German eagle with color rings over "OLYMPIA 1936". Edges goldplated. Approved by the German Olympic Publicity Committee. EF. ($475)

c311. Commemorative Porcelain Box with Lid. Rosenthal porcelain, 84x84mm (3.3"x3.5"), 40mm tall. Edges gilt, rings in color dividing "Olympische Spiele/Berlin 1936". EF. ($325)

c312. Commemorative Porcelain Ashtray. Blue and gold on ivory porcelain, 15.2x12.7cm (6"x5"), by Rosenthal Manufactory, Selb. Radiant Brandenburg Gate over Olympic City Berlin legend, rings and "1936" on edge. EF. Attractive. ($275)

313. Commemorative Porcelain Olympic Bell with Clapper. 11.8cm (4.6") tall, made by KPM Porcelain Manufactory. German eagle with rings and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin between dates of 1936 Olympiad, motto "I Call the Youth of the World" below. EF. ($200)

314. Commemorative Brandenburg Gate Blue and White Porcelain Plate. 17.5cm (7"). Olympic rings and legend above Victory in quadriga on top of Brandenburg Gate. EF. ($475)

315. Commemorative Olympic Cities 1896-1936 Tin Plate. 20cm (7.9"), made by A. Schreiner's Söhne, Narburg. Olympic bell in center surrounded by Olympic city shields and dates, from Athens 1896 to Berlin 1936. EF. Attractive. ($375)

316. Commemorative Wooden Bowl with Lid. 11.7cm (4.6") wide, 11cm (4.3") tall, handmade by Curt Panzer & Co., Berlin (label on bottom). "As a souvenir from OLYMPIC STADIUM" in black, color IOC flag and laurel branch. Sold at the stadium. EF. ($295)

317. German Competitor's Hat. Off-white wool with visor and cord, and embroidered gold thread. German eagle with swastika on red felt on front. "Deutsche Olympia Muetze" label by EEB on inside. VF. Rare. ($450)

c318. Swiss Team Patch. 75x93mm (3"x3.7"). Abt. EF. ($125)

c319. Large Commemorative Tapestry of the Berlin Olympic Games, 1936. Multicolor, woven, 180x77cm (70.9"x30.3"). View of Berlin Cathedral and Castle, Spree river in foreground, "Olympische Spiele 1936/Berlin" legend, wool tassels at bottom. EF. ($1,500)

c320. Colorful Silk Picture of the Olympic Reichssportfeld. 37.8x27.6cm (14.9"x10.9"). View of Olympic venues with Olympic stadium surrounded by flags of the participating nations. EF, in silvered wooden frame, under glass. Rare. ($650)

321. Identity Card of an Italian NOC Member. 9.1x14.6cm (3.6"x5.7"). With photo and stamps by Italian NOC and Italian Gymnastic Federation. Some browning, VF-EF. ($225)

322. Olympic Stadium Season Pass, August 1 to 16, 1936, Platz III, Block Q, Price RM 40.-. Lt. yellow, 13.4x7.1cm (5.3"x2.8"). Contains all 18 full tickets from opening to closing, handball (2) soccer (4) baseball, track and field (7), military concert and festival play. 3 tickets detached. All EF. ($750)

323. Season Pass Wrestling - Weightlifting, 1. Platz, Price RM 30.-. Gray cover booklet, 14x6cm (5.5"x2.4"). Contains 4 full wrestling tickets, August 6-9, and 2 detached tickets Wrestling-Weightlifting, August 2 and 3. All EF. ($350)

324. Handball Season Pass 1. Platz, Price RM 25.-. Cream colored, 13.7x7.1cm (5.4"x2.8"). Contains only Season Pass to all Handball pre-games at all Berlin venues. EF. ($175)

325. Ticket. Basketball Kurzkarte, August 13, 1936 Tennisplaetze Reichssportfeld, RM. 2.00. Lt. yellow, 90x40mm. EF. Scarce. Plus Olympic Village Luggage Tag by Schenker, Berlin. Gummed, unused. EF. (2 pcs.) ($200)

326. Ticket. Track & Field, August 4, 10.30 and 15.00 Uhr, Olympia Stadion. Bleacher, Price RM 1.-. Helen Stephens, USA, wins 100 Meters; Gisela Mauermayer, Germany, wins Discus; Jesse Owens, USA wins Long Jump; J. Woodruff, USA wins 800 Meters, and G. Hardin wins 400 Meter Hurdles, John W. Loaring second. Crease, VF-EF. ($100)

327. Ticket. Soccer Finals, August 15, Olympia Stadion, 15.00 Uhr. 10x7cm (3.9"x2.8"). Italy won the gold medal. Creased, VF. ($90)

328. Ticket. Swimming, August 15, 9.00h and 15.00h. 10.5x6.1cm (4.1"x2.4"). 1500 Meter Freestyle won by Noboru Terada, Japan; 200 Meter Breaststroke won by Tetsuo Hamuro; and 400 Meter Freestyle Women won by Rie Mastenbroek, Holland. Creased VF. ($100)

329. (Autograph) Postcard Handwritten in Black Ink by Pierre de Coubertin, Geneva to the Dutch Olympic Committee, Den Haag, February 18, 1937. The Dutch NOC had asked him for a manuscript on January 27 and Coubertin replies with a question about the required date. Signed "Pierre de Coubertin". With arrival date stamped on front. Coubertin died on September 2, 1937. Very faint damp staining, o.w. EF. ($500)

c330. Olympic Car Piloting Station Poster. Black and red on ocker, 34.7x64.5cm (13.7"x25.4"). Logo over legend. The official service by the Organising Committee helped visitors by car to find their way through Berlin, especially dignitaries. Abt. VF, creased, tears, corners chipped. Very rare. ($2,000)

331. Unique Photo Album of a French IOC Member Documenting his Visit to the XIth Olympic Games in Berlin 1936. Brown linen, 33x24.2cm (13"x9.5") oblong, containing 31 stiff cardboard pages with 63 pages filled with about 85 pasted-in documents which he received in his function as IOC member in Berlin.
A two-page handwritten letter by Pierre de Coubertin starts the album. Numerous invitations, brochures, addresses, identity cards for the Berlin Olympic Games and his Honor Pass to all events; complete IOC Session documentation, July 29 and 30. Many inaugurations and respective addresses of all events connected to the Olympic games; invitation by Goebbels with an actual photo of Goebbels and Hitler, instructions to entry of Hitler and IOC members at opening ceremony; IOC dinner with seating assignment close to Hitler; a dinner reception by Hitler; the first class Olympic Order diploma with original ink signature by Hitler. Also included are postcards and photos. Most interesting are his handwritten notes for each day and his comments throughout the album. Generally in EF condition. Unique documentation. ($14,500)

332. Very Large Olympic Photo Album of Equestrian Participant Lt. Mylius, Switzerland. Color rings on cover, 50x36cm (19.9"x14.1"), 114 stiff cardboard pages. The photos range from the Olympic trials in Basel, October 1935, the Olympic Games in Berlin to International Championships in Paris and Dublin, 1937. 46 pages document the 1936 Berlin equestrian events with 45 photos, maps, official lists of equestrian participants and results, Berlin, 1936 Olympic telegram, numerous newspaper clippings, etc. Lt. Mylius placed 8th in the Individual Three Day Event; the course was so difficult that only 27 of the 50 contestants finished the competition. Cover ltly. stained, spine needs to be reglued, contents average. EF. Rare documentation. ($400)

333. Group of 6 Daily Programs of the Berlin Olympic Games, August 4 to August 9, 1936. Pictorial event covers, VF-EF to EF. (6 pcs.) ($400)

334. Group of Three Records of the Official Olympic Festival Play "Olympic Youth". Waffentanz (Dance of the Arms) Part 1 and 2, Totenklage (Lamenting the Dead) Part 1 and 2, Music by Werner Egk for which he received a gold medal in the Olympic Art Competition. And Entry and Dance of the Girls, and Children, Music by Carl Orff. 3 records, possibly made later. EF. ($375)

335. Pair of 16mm Films Featuring the Equestrian Events of the Berlin 1936 Olympiad. 114m and 124m length. In rusty containers, 18.9cm (7.4"). (2 pcs.) ($275)

336. Agfa 16mm Film of the Olympic Events in Berlin 1936. In Agfa film box, 15cm (5.9") diameter. EF. ($175)

c337. Diploma for the First Olympic Torch Run from Olympia, Greece to Berlin, July 20 to August 1, 1936. Yellow and black, 23x35cm (9.1"x13.8"), designed by Hönig. Radiant altar with flame and Olympic rings, text below. Issued to a Greek torchbearer, signed by Dr. Lewald, President of the Organising Committee. Browning, sm. marginal chips and stains and minor holes. VF. Rare. ($1,250)

338. Group of 14 Uncut Sheets with Four Press Photos Each by Hauff Film. 51.4x39.7cm (20.2"x15.6"). Fabulous group of 56 b&w action press photos featuring Jesse Owens winning 100 Meters, Gisela Mauermayer throwing winning Discus, Helen Stephens winning 100 Meters; Hitler greeting Marathon winner Son, etc. Sport events and winners shown from track & field, hockey, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, rowing, yachting, equestrian and canoeing. With original mailing envelope (worn). All EF. (14 sheets.) ($1,400)

339. Flyer of the German Post Office About Availability of Olympic Games Telegrams between July 20 and August 22, 1936, at a Reduced Rate of 1 RM. 20.2x28cm (8"x11"). Addition to official publication Nr. 175. 2 punchholes at l., EF. ($125)

c340. Registered Letter with Complete Olympic Stamp Set canceled by "Deutsch-Amerikanische Seepost (German-American Seamail) on Olympic Voyage of Steamer "Europa", New York, July 24 to Bremen, July 30, 1936. With seal "From Overseas via Bremen to the Olympic Games". With arrival stamp in Bremen. Mailed by the Chef Steward of the "Europa". Possibly one of 3 envelopes. 20.1x13.2cm (7.9"x5.2"). EF. ($400)

341. Pair of Full Sheets of Olympic Stamps. Blue Diver, 4+3 and green soccer player, 6+4. Plus red torchrunner, 12+6 and brown gymnast, 3+2. Both detached in center. Gummed, o.w. EF. (2 pcs.) ($125)

342. (Brochure) Bulletin Officiel Du Comité International Olympique. May 1935, No. 286. Lausanne, Mon Repos. 35pp., 24.2x30.9cm (9.5"x12.2"), in English, Spanish and German. IOC member addresses, International Federations, NOC's, Minutes of the Oslo 1935 IOC Session (9pp.) and 1935 Executive IOC Meeting in Oslo. Crease, cover lt. soiling, VF-EF. ($175)

343. (Brochure) Internationales Sportstudentenlager. International Sport Students Camp Held on the Occasion of the XI Olympic Games 1936 in Berlin, July 23 to August 17, 1936. 28pp. illus., 15.3x12.5cm (6"x4.9"). Events for each day by the hour, map of camp and explanations. Some notes written in. Embossed stiff covers, creased, VF-EF. Scarce. ($150)

344. (Brochure) Erinnerungen an den Jugend-Ehrendienst. Memories of the Youth Honorary Service. Berlin, 1937. 48pp. illus., 15.2x22.6cm (6"x8.9"), in German language. Stories of the young boys who served as honorary service during the Olympic Games. Interesting memories! Stiff gray covers, lt. browning, contents EF. ($150)

345. (Magazine) Der Olympische Dorfbote. The Olympic Village Messenger. Published weekly for the athletes in the village, July 19, 26, August 2, 9 and 16, 1936. Each issue 8pp. illus., 27.1x36.2cm (10.7x14.3"). Life in the Olympic Village. Interesting articles. Bound in blue linen, goldstamped, EF. ($300)

346. (Magazine) Storia Illustrata della Nazionale di Calcio. Olimpiade 1936 and Italia 1937, Vittoria a Praga. April 1950. 32pp. illus., 17.8x27cm (7"x10.6"), in Italian language. Italian soccer team at the Berlin Olympiad and victories in Oslo and Prague, 1937. Browning, VF-EF. ($150)

347. (Murati Cigarette Card Album). Brennpunkte des deutschen Sports. Highlights of German Sport. Volume I Between the Olympic Games. Published by Murati, Berlin 1934. 80 stiff pages with 216 pasted-in photographic prints, text in German. Includes preview to Berlin Olympic Games; Olympic champions 1896 to 1932; Olympic winners, Soccer World Cup 1934, etc. Stiff green boards, lt. wear, contents EF. Scarce. ($250)

348. (Bid Book). Berlin. Die Sporthauptstadt Deutschlands. Berlin. The Sports Capital of Germany. Presented to the Olympic Congress 1930 by the City of Berlin. Berlin's Bid Book for the 1936 Olympic Games. 44pp. illus., 31.5x23.4cm (12.4"x9.2"), in German. Stiff paper covers, soiled, sm. chips and creases, contents lt. damp staining. Ex/library. Rare. ($750)

349. (Report) British Olympic Association. Official Report of the XIth Olympiad 1936. 254pp. illus. Includes Berlin and Garmisch Olympic Games. Stiff covers ltly soiled, scuffed, contents EF. ($175)

350. Spalding's Athletic Almanac 1937. New York, NY, 1937. 112pp., 10 photographic plates, 12.7x16.9cm (5"x6.7"). Includes 37 illus. pages of all Olympic 1936 summer and winter results, photos of Jesse Owens and other winners, etc. VF. ($125)

351. (Book) Beckmanns Sport Lexikon A-Z. Beckmann's Sport Dictionary A-Z. Leipzig-Wien, 1933. 2,459pp. illus. plus 48pp., 14.5x20cm (5.7"x7.9"), in German. Comprehensive book listing all sports, sportsmen, championships, history of sport, etc. worldwide; includes 16pp. on Olympic Games, with complete results 1896-1932. A wealth of information. Green linen, ltly. faded, contents EF. ($200)

352. (Book) Riefenstahl Leni. Schoenheit im Olympischen Kampf. Beauty in Olympic Competition, transl. Berlin, 1937. 281pp. of photographic plates, captions in German, French, English, Spanish and Italian, 24.1x31.6cm (9.5"x12.5"). Beautiful photos from Leni Riefenstahl's film on the Berlin Olympic Games. Red linen, gilt. EF. ($275)

353. (Book) Svenska Olympia-Maen. Swedish Olympic Participants. Swedish album by Atlas Journal. 16 stiff pages with 64 photographic prints pasted-in, 7x10cm each, of Swedish team members. 34.5x24.4cm (13.5"x9.6"), in Swedish. Stiff color cover, back ltly. sunned, contents EF. Scarce. ($150)

c354. (Book) Vaeldens Baesta i Berlin. (World's Best in Berlin). Swedish album with 64 pasted-in photographic prints, 7x10cm ea., of champions in Berlin Olympic Games. 34.4x25cm (13.5"x9.8"). Stiff color covers, corners ltly. creased, o.w. EF. Scarce album. ($150)

355. (Brochure) 38th IOC Session in Cairo, 1938. Program of the Session. 8pp., 13.6x21.3cm (5.4"x8.4"), in English and Arabic. Stiff covers with session logo and green-white cord. EF. ($225)