German description: „Deutsche Winterkampfspiele 1934. Braunlage - Schierke".
This bronze, enameled pin is what I understand to be a participant pin that would have been worn at the German Winter Sports Championships (or National German Olympiad) at those games held in that locale of that year.
My understanding is that these games were held because Germany was not invited to the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games. They continued even after Germany's renewed participation in Olympiads since 1928, in 1930 in Breslau and 1934 in Nuremberg. The first one was held in Cologne in 1922.
The size is 2x3cm. There are no maker markings on the reverse.
I understand this to be a scarce and valuable pin (worth in the range of Euros 160 - 200), but would appreciate comments from those more knowledgeable in this area.
Thanks for looking and best regards,
John
This bronze, enameled pin is what I understand to be a participant pin that would have been worn at the German Winter Sports Championships (or National German Olympiad) at those games held in that locale of that year.
My understanding is that these games were held because Germany was not invited to the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games. They continued even after Germany's renewed participation in Olympiads since 1928, in 1930 in Breslau and 1934 in Nuremberg. The first one was held in Cologne in 1922.
The size is 2x3cm. There are no maker markings on the reverse.
I understand this to be a scarce and valuable pin (worth in the range of Euros 160 - 200), but would appreciate comments from those more knowledgeable in this area.
Thanks for looking and best regards,
John
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