This is a small, vintage porcelain commemorative dish from the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. The dish features a colorful illustration of the Munich Olympic Stadium and the city skyline, with the Olympic rings logo and the text "OLYMPIASTADT MUNCHEN 1972". I have three other pieces available from this Olympic collection. Please check my other listings. Combined shipping is available.
Key Features: 
Event: 1972 Summer Olympics (XX Olympiad)
  • Location: Munich (München), Germany
  • Material: Porcelain/Ceramic
  • Manufacturer: Kaiser 
  • Dimensions: 4.5 inches from widest point across.
A great collectible item for Olympic enthusiasts or collectors of vintage German souvenirs. 
    • Background and Intent: This was the first time Germany hosted the Olympics since the 1936 Berlin Games under the Nazi regime. The organizers aimed to present a new image of a modern, democratic West Germany and adopted the motto Die heiteren Spiele ("The Cheerful Games") to promote an atmosphere of happiness and unity. 
    • Sporting Achievements: The Games featured several record-breaking performances by notable international athletes. It was also the first Olympics to have an official mascot, a dachshund named Waldi. 
    • The Munich Massacre: The Games, however, were tragically overshadowed by a terrorist attack. On September 5, 1972, eight armed members of the Palestinian militant group Black September breached the Olympic Village and took members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage. 
    • Tragic Outcome: The hostage crisis resulted in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, a West German police officer, and five of the terrorists. The world watched the tragedy unfold live on television. 
    • Legacy: After a day of mourning, the games continued. The event is remembered for both its initial vision of openness and its tragic end, which changed how major global events handle security and media coverage. 
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