German Olympic Honor Decoration 1st Class – Neck Cross, Berlin Olympics 1936

Item number: 33.748

The German Olympic Honor Decoration 1st Class was established on the occasion of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games and awarded to individuals who had made outstanding contributions to the organization and success of the Berlin Olympics. As a neck cross in the highest class, this specimen is made of non-ferrous metal, gilded and enameled, with an applied eagle and swastika – a masterfully crafted and representative piece at the intersection of sports history and Nazi medal collecting. In its original form, this award is extremely rare and very expensive on the collector's market.

• Type: German Olympic Honor Decoration – 1st Class (highest class)
• Occasion: 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
• Form: Neck Cross
• Material: Non-ferrous metal, gilded and enameled
• Motif: Eagle with Swastika (HK)
• Execution: Collector's reproduction / Replica – hardly distinguishable from the original
• Condition: 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present
• Origin: Old dealer stock

The German Olympic Honor Decoration 1st Class is among the absolute rarities of Nazi awards and is highly sought after internationally by both 1936 Olympics collectors and medal experts. Originals fetch top prices at auctions – this collector's reproduction makes it possible to integrate this significant award into any collection. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and the enamel work.

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