1 oz 999 Silver 1936 Berlin Germany Olympic Proof Coin Meritorious Work

  
Photos shown in both outdoor and indoor light. 999 Silver proof souvenir coin commemorating recognition of "MERITORIOUS WORK AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN 1936" in Berlin, Germany. The original award was a civil decoration of Nazi Germany; only 3,364 were made.

It was not intended for participants in the Olympic Games, but rather in recognition of those who had orchestrated behind the scenes preparations and work for the events. Several members of the SS, including Heinrich Himmler, Reinhard Heydrich, and Karl Wolff were awarded the Olympic Games decoration for providing security at the event. After WWII and the defeat of Nazi germany, this decoration was banned in 1945. Obverse: German Eagle, Swastika, Olympic Rings, 1936. Reverse: Fur Verdienstvolle Mitarbeit Bei Den Olympischen Spielen 1936 (English Translation: For Meritorious Work at the Olympic Games 1936).

The item "1 oz 999 Silver 1936 Berlin Germany Olympic Proof Coin Meritorious Work" is in sale since Sunday, May 23, 2021. This item is in the category "Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop\Fan Apparel & Souvenirs\Olympics".duckie" and is located in Champaign, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Year: 1936
• Featured Refinements: 1936 Olympics Souvenir
• Capacity: 1 Oz.999 SILVER
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Certification: KAC
• Composition: Silver
• Color: Silver
• Team: Germany
• Event: BERLIN 1936