RR Auction never ceases to amaze its customers and avid collectors and this month they really do have a treat for anyone interested in sports collectibles. The Olympics Memorabilia auction will conclude on July 20 so anyone interested should make sure to browse the online catalogue and place their bid as soon as possible.
The auction features some of the most remarkable items related to the Olympic Games, not to mention how many rare or even unique collectibles are available in this lot sale. Among these rare items there is a 1936 Garmisch Winter Olympics silver winner’s medal. The 100 mm medal was designed by Richard Klein and struck by Sohn and Deshler from Munich, Germany. The top part of the front depicts a woman riding a triga and holding a victory wreath while underneath is a representation of various types of winter sports equipment. Out of the 755 athletes that competed in the Garmisch Winter Olympics in 1936, only 36 of them got a chance to win a silver medal. This is exactly why this item is considered to be so rare and why it was estimated at over $30,000.
One other breathtaking item available in this auction is a Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics golden IOC chain. This golden chain was specifically made for members of the International Olympic Committee to wear during the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. The chain, which is about 80 cm long was designed by Walter E. Lemcke, who was inspired by ancient Greek coins and vases. Along the chain there are no less than six medallions, each one representing a different event in the Olympics. The medallions depict a javelin thrower, a torch runner, two wrestlers, a weapon runner, a youth with jumping weights and a discus thrower. One of the main reasons why this item is so valuable (estimated at over $45,000) is the fact that the Berlin Summer Olympics were the first event to have these chains made for IOC members. They were supposed to be used at every Olympiad after that, but this never happened given the fact that the 1940 Olympic Games were cancelled because of World War II.
Anyone interested in these items and plenty other Olympic Games memorabilia should definitely check out RR Auction’s webpage or the online catalogue for additional details. Further information can also be found on social media, especially on Facebook and Twitter where RR Auction constantly posts updated regarding the available items in their lot sales.
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