Germany, Third Reich. A 1936 Berlin Olympics Commemorative Ink Blotter GTRexclude " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker marked "HOFFSTÄTTER BONN" on the reverse

measuring 12 mm (w) x 12 mm (h) with a 35 mm-long needle

Instituted on 14 March 1881

with a dull edge and a pointy tip

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Germany, Third Reich. A 1936 Berlin Olympics Commemorative Ink Blotter GTRexclude " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker(Olympische Sommerspiele 1936 Lschwiege). A 1936 Berlin Olympics commemorative ink blotter, constructed of a curved lacquered black wood base, the obverse bearing a metal frame inscribed OLYMPIA WETTBEWERB MAI JUNI 1936, inset with dual multi coloured Olympic ring insignia, with a screw on metal knob, the reverse bearing a removable blue felt blotter, unmarked, measuring 142 mm (w) x 64 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.