1936 Berlin Olympic Games bearers’ torch, designed by Walter Lemcke,manufactured by Krupp Factory, steel, route of torch run from Olympia to Berlin etched to shaft, legend on upper surface, 27 by 15cm., bears some wear with surface scratches In May 1934 the IOC gave its approval to the idea of transporting a flame from Greece to Berlin. The idea came from Carl Diem, Secretary General of the Organising Committee of the games of the XI Olympiad. There were 3,075 torchbearers on the route from Greece to Berlin.
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Enquire now1936 Berlin Olympic Games bearers’ torch, designed by Walter Lemcke,manufactured by Krupp Factory, steel, route of torch run from Olympia to Berlin etched to shaft, legend on upper surface, 27 by 15cm., bears some wear with surface scratches In May 1934 the IOC gave its approval to the idea of transporting a flame from Greece to Berlin. The idea came from Carl Diem, Secretary General of the Organising Committee of the games of the XI Olympiad. There were 3,075 torchbearers on the route from Greece to Berlin.