Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Olympic Games Decoration, II Class, by Godet Archive red velvet on the inside

red velvet on the inside lid and medal bed

173d Airborne Brigade

demonstrating moderate loss of gilt finish to the metal elements

measuring 27 mm (w) x 33

surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed AMOR E FIDELIDAD

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Olympic Games Decoration, II Class, by Godet Archive red velvet on the inside(Olympia Ehrenzeichen 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