A Rare 1936 Munich Olympic; National Olympic Committee Pin Auction Archive Its official name is the

Its official name is the Metalen Kruis (Metal Cross) but it is popularly known as the Hasselt Kruis (Hasselt Cross) since the bronze for the cross came from Belgian cannon captured during the Battle of Hasselt on August 8

lawyers and clergymen from Hannover and Oldenburg among his ancestors

with the two additional chevrons representing additional twelve month periods of service

7 mm x 24 mm

extending past the border of the badge

A Rare 1936 Munich Olympic; National Olympic Committee Pin Auction Archive Its official name is theIn bronze, pin back, 41mm x 46mm, with makers mark on reverse; poorly stored, or ground recovered, in fair good condition; rare 1936 Munich Olympic pin.