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1972 Munich Summer Olympic Games Torch - Torch Relay Memorabilia

Description: DESIGN: The design for this Olympic Torch from the 1972 Munich Olympic games includes rings with the text "'München 1972 Spiele der XX. Olympiade'" on the handle along with the logo on the upper surface of the plate. Resembling a top and a sword, the entire surface of the torch is completely nickel-plated and it measures: 8.5" across x 28.5" long.  The logo represents the sun, the moon and the stars. A liquid gas was used for the burning.  It was designed by designer: Hagri Kettwig and was manufactured for the games by Friedrich Krupp AG RELAY: As for the Olympic relay route, once lit in Olympia, the flame visited Athens then crossed the country via Delphi, Larisa, Thessaloniki and Kavala. En route to Munich, the relay notably passed through Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Federal Republic of Germany and Innsbruck, Austria, all cities which had hosted the Olympic Winter Games in the past.  Upon its arrival in Munich, the flame was welcomed at a reception held on the Königsplatz, attended by 20,000 spectators. The flame was taken to the Maximilianeum, headquarters of the Bavarian parliament, where it was kept in a brazier until the day of the Opening Ceremony.  At the Opening Ceremony, the last torchbearer, European Günther Zahn, was accompanied by runners from the other four continents: Kipchoge Keino (Africa), Jim Ryun (America), Kenji Kimihara (Asia) and Derek Clayton (Oceania). SPECIFIC DETAILS: Description: The torch bears the inscription “Spiele der XX Olympiad München 1972” and the Olympic rings on its handle. On a platform at the base of the combustion tube is the emblem of the Games.Color: SilverHeight: 72cmComposition: Metal, steelFuel: Liquid gas composed of 24 per cent propane and 76 per cent butane, contained in an aluminum cartridge. The combustion duration is 15 to 22 minutes. ***See photo for slight difference in finish on top of hilt

Price: 2499.99 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-02T18:52:23.000Z

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Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Product: Official Olympic Torch

Event: Munich 1972 Summer Olympic Games

Featured Refinements: Olympic Torch

Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

Event/Tournament: 1972 Summer Olympic Games

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