Garmisch-Partenkirchen patch.

[E. A. Opperman]

Hello once again,
This item is from the estate of the late William Henry (see my other posts for more of his war trophies). It is a rather large felt patch that is embroidered with the coat of arms of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This is a market town in the Oberbayern region of Bavaria, near the border with Austria. In 1935 Hitler forced the Mayors of the two separate towns to combine to form one in the anticipation of the 1936 Winter Olympic games.
The patch has very light soiling and is in nice shape except for a small nip in the top left corner. My question is this, any idea what this patch would of went to? I would expect it to be totally civilian in origin, but could it go with a civilian police or fireman's uniform? Any ideas? Many thanks in advance.
Regards,
Eric.

[E. A. Opperman]

Back of patch.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Eric, I would think you are correct: a civillian item that could be purchased as a tourist souvenir.

Cheers, Ade.

[Gran Sasso]

Thats correct. They still sell those today here in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (my hometown), only the material is different.

This is a simular badge I found once in a 1937 datet book about the winter-olympics of 1936, I bought both on a local fleamarket. Although the book and the olympic-rings would suggest an official badge, IMO it was just sold and bought as a souvenir, together with the book, back then.

On none of the many fotos taken during the wintergames I have ever seen a badge simular to those 2 here.

[E. A. Opperman]

Gentlemen,
Thanks for the replies. That is very cool information and a nice patch to match. I appreciate the help very much. It gives me some great background info to go along with this item.
Regards,
Eric.