Scarce Large 1936 Olympics Games German Pin as Worn by Sailors on U-394 & U-710

This is a scarce, large size pin for the 1936 Olympics as worn by the German sailors of U-394 and U-710. The 1936 Olympics were held in Germany, both Summer and Winter. U-710 was launched on May 12, 1942 and met her end off of Iceland less than one year later, bombed by a British B-1U-394 was launched June 19, 1943 and was sunk off Norway, also by the British, on September 2, 194No one survived from either U-boat. The pin was made by Carl Poellath.

Circa 1936.

Approximately 11/16" in height and 1-3/4" in length.

Plated brass, enamel.

Horizontal pin with C catch.

C P (for Carl Poellath), GES GESCH.

This is from a sports and Olympics collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX13 LBGEX12/13 SBCEX12/02/21

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin has some light wear only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.