Berlin 1936 Olympic Games bearer's torch,designed by Carl Diem, steel, made by Krupp Factory, route of torch run from Olympia to Berlin etched to shaft, legend on top surface, condition is good with obvious surface scratches, slight dent to the rim of the upper and lower sections in the same placeThis torch was carried during the first Olympic torch relay in 1936 from Olympia, Greece to Berlin, a distance of 3,075 km that was completed in 12 days.
Hammer:
£2,800
Estimate:
£1,400 - £1,800
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Berlin 1936 Olympic Games bearer's torch,designed by Carl Diem, steel, made by Krupp Factory, route of torch run from Olympia to Berlin etched to shaft, legend on top surface, condition is good with obvious surface scratches, slight dent to the rim of the upper and lower sections in the same placeThis torch was carried during the first Olympic torch relay in 1936 from Olympia, Greece to Berlin, a distance of 3,075 km that was completed in 12 days.