1936 Olympics Bowl 4.75" diameter 1.75" Bowl plated .
Title: 1936 Olympics Bowl
Description: This beautiful bowl is a commemorative piece from the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. It is made of plated metal and features a raised relief of skiers racing down a mountain. The bowl is 4.75 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches tall, and it weighs 10 ounces.
Product Details:
- Material: Plated metal
- Dimensions: 4.75 inches in diameter, 1.75 inches tall, 10 ounces
- Features: Raised relief of skiers racing down a mountain
- Commemorative piece from the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Brief History of the Winter Olympics in 1936:
The 1936 Winter Olympics were held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, from February 6 to 16, 1936. The games were the first to be televised, and they were also the first to feature a women's alpine skiing event. The United States won the most medals, with 11 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze. Germany finished second with 8 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze, and Norway finished third with 6 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze.
The 1936 Winter Olympics were a major propaganda event for Nazi Germany. The games were used to showcase the Nazi regime's strength and power, and they were also used to promote the Nazi ideology. The games were a success for the Nazi regime, and they helped to improve Germany's image on the world stage.
Here are some of the highlights of the 1936 Winter Olympics:
- Sonja Henie of Norway won three gold medals in figure skating, becoming the first athlete to win three gold medals in the same event at the Winter Olympics.
- Birger Ruud of Norway won the gold medal in ski jumping, becoming the first athlete to win two gold medals in the same event at the Winter Olympics.
- Christa Luding of Germany won the gold medal in speed skating, becoming the first woman to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics.
- The United States men's hockey team won the gold medal, defeating Canada in the final game.
The 1936 Winter Olympics were a significant event in the history of the Olympic Games. They were the first Winter Olympics to be televised, and they were also the first to feature a women's alpine skiing event. The games were a major propaganda event for Nazi Germany, but they were also a success for the athletes who competed.