Germany, Third Reich. A German Olympic Games Decoration, Ii Class

(Olympia Ehrenzeichen 1936 II. Klasse). Instituted 4 February 1936. (1936-1937 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a gilded and ribbed five-pointed star, in turn overlaid by a white enameled five-pointed star, bearing raised and white enameled Olympic rings, topped by a white enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, topped by an integral loop retaining a period original ribbon, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse rings in place, unmarked, measuring 55.06 mm (w) x 66.50 mm (h), weighing 36.0 grams, some flecking is visible to the enamels and the base metal demonstrates sporadic verdigris and surface tarnishing, a scarce decoration in better than very fine condition.

Footnote: A rare distinction, the II Class of this decoration was awarded to 3,364 to individuals for meritorious contributions to the organizing and execution of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.