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Original 1936 Winter Olympics Germany – Lot of 22 Vintage Photo Cards – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Excellent collection of 22 original 1936 Winter Olympic Games collectible photo cards featuring famous Olympic athletes, skiing competitions, medal winners, and memorable scenes from the historic Winter Games held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
These vintage German photographic collector cards were issued as part of the Olympia 1936 – Band I series, Sammelwerk Nr. 13, and feature detailed black-and-white photographs with printed German descriptions on the reverse.
The collection includes an outstanding assortment of Winter Olympic subjects:
Famous international Olympic ski competitors and medal winners.
Individual portraits of male and female winter sports athletes.
Cross-country skiing competitions and racing action.
Ski jumping and Nordic combined events.
Athletes crossing the finish line beneath the German "ZIEL" sign.
Olympic flags and ceremonial scenes.
Skiers preparing their equipment before officials, and athletes gathered at Olympic venues.
Excellent close-up photographs of competitors wearing their original 1936 winter sports clothing and equipment.
Several cards identify prominent Olympic competitors, including:
Erik August Larsson (Sweden) – Gold medal winner in the 18 km cross-country skiing event.
Oddbjørn Hagen (Norway) – Olympic Nordic combined gold medal winner and silver medalist in cross-country skiing.
Franz Pfnür (Germany) – Gold medal winner in the men's alpine combined event.
Gustl Berauer (Germany) – Competitor in the Nordic combined event.
The backs feature original German printed descriptions identifying athletes, competition results, and events, along with information about the Olympia 1936 collectible series.
These cards are wonderful examples of prewar European sports photography and capture the athletes, uniforms, ski equipment, and atmosphere of the historic 1936 Winter Olympic Games.
Condition: Original vintage condition with normal age-related wear, minor corner and edge wear, and occasional light discoloration. Please examine the photographs carefully.
Quantity: 22 original vintage Olympic photographic collector cards.
See photographs for details and size comparison.
You will receive all 22 cards shown.
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