French Armband - Olympic Games - Berlin - 1936
French Armband - Olympic Games - BERLIN - 1936
The coat of arms is fully embroidered.
Armband size: 19 cm x 11 cm
Frame size: 32 cm x 24 cm
The French delegation to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin consisted of 201 athletes (190 men and 11 women), with athlete Jules Noël serving as the flag bearer.
France tied for 5th place (with Finland), winning 19 medals in total:
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in Berlin (Germany) from August 1 to 16, 1936. Awarded in 1931 to the Weimar Republic, they were co-opted by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime as a massive tool for political and racial propaganda.
Highlights and athletic achievements
The coat of arms is fully embroidered.
Armband size: 19 cm x 11 cm
Frame size: 32 cm x 24 cm
The French delegation to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin consisted of 201 athletes (190 men and 11 women), with athlete Jules Noël serving as the flag bearer.
France tied for 5th place (with Finland), winning 19 medals in total:
- 7 gold medals in boxing, cycling (individual time trial, road race, and team pursuit), weightlifting, and wrestling.
- 6 silver medals in canoeing and kayaking, cycling, equestrian, and fencing.
- 6 bronze medals in rowing, cycling, fencing, and shooting.
- The salute controversy: During the opening ceremony parade, the French athletes performed the Olympic salute with outstretched arms (a tradition since 1920), causing confusion with the Nazi salute in full view of Adolf Hitler.
- Cycling dominance: The French team shone particularly brightly on the track and on the road, led by figures such as Robert Charpentier and Guy Lapébie.
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in Berlin (Germany) from August 1 to 16, 1936. Awarded in 1931 to the Weimar Republic, they were co-opted by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime as a massive tool for political and racial propaganda.
Highlights and athletic achievements
- Jesse Owens’ triumph. The African American athlete won four gold medals (100 m, 200 m, long jump, and 4 × 100 m relay). His victories dealt a direct blow to Nazi theories about the superiority of the “Aryan race.”
- His friendship with Luz Long. During the long jump final, German athlete Luz Long advised his American rival Jesse Owens after two failed attempts. He warmly congratulated him in front of Nazi dignitaries after the American’s victory.
- German dominance in the medal count. Germany finished at the top of the standings with a total of 89 medals (including 33 gold), ahead of the United States (56 medals, including 24 gold).
- French performances. France won 19 medals (7 gold), excelling particularly in cycling thanks to three-time Olympic champion Robert Charpentier.
950 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Deco
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Linen
Length: 19 cm
Width: 11 cm
Reference (ID): 1855732
Availability: In stock
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