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Deutsches Olympia Ehrenzeichen Erster Klasse

Deutsches Olympia Ehrenzeichen 1936 Erster Klasse (German Olympic Medal of Honor First Class).
This award depicts a white enamelled cross with five bars, penetrated by five gold striped rays. In the center the five Olympic rings in white enamel with gold rims. The cross was carried by a German Eagle in gold rimmed white enamel.
The award was worn around the neck, suspended from a string, 2" in width, coloured red with a black border. In the center of the string are five white stripes.
The medal was awarded to those having made an important contribution to the organisation and execution of the Olympic Winter and/or Summer Games of 1936.

Grid List
Daluege, Kurt Max Franz* September 15th, 1897
† October 24th, 1946

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Dietl, Eduard Wohlrath Christian (Generaloberst)* July 21st, 1890
† June 23rd, 1944

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Dietrich, Jacob Otto* August 31st, 1897
† November 22nd, 1952

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Dietrich, Josef 'Sepp' (Waffen SS)* May 28th, 1892
† April 21st, 1966

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