Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Olympic Games Decoration, II Class, by Godet

(Olympia Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 4 February 1936. (1936-1937 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a gilded and ribbed five-pointed star, in turn overlaid by a white enameled five-pointed star, bearing raised and white enameled Olympic rings, topped by a white enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, topped by an integral loop retaining a period original ribbon, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse rings in place, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Gebrüder Godet, Berlin, measuring 54.23 mm (w) x 64.92 mm (h), weighing 33.4 grams, demonstrating fine cracking and flecking to the enamels with slight loosening of the rings, a rare decoration in near extremely fine condition.