A 1936 Berlin Xi Summer Olympic Games Torch Auction 1917 with an ongoing case

1917 with an ongoing case of diarrhea

comprising: Iron Cross First Class 1939

1948 and was released from Active Duty prior to April 1949

Johnston of Cdn

marked on cover

A 1936 Berlin Xi Summer Olympic Games Torch Auction 1917 with an ongoing caseThis German made stainless steel torch has a three piece construction and was a pioneer in its field, as it was the first torch constructed for a modern Olympic relay. The 155 mm wide flat top has a 40 mm wide opening, allowing for placing of fuel and the expected rising flame to come. It has two inscriptions around the mouth, "ALS DANK DEM TRAGER" (As a Thanks to the Exchanger) and "ORGANISATIONSKOMITEE FR DIE XI OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936" (Organizing