Card Olympia, Cortina d'Ampezzo, flag-bearers, 1956, 100

Product detailed description

Condition: Good

Dimensions: 8 cm x 6 cm

An authentic card from prestigious East German edition of Seventh Olympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956. Bild 100 - LAST in series of 100 images. Card dedicated to opening ceremony with flag bearers of 32 nations at closing ceremony. Photograph captures solemn moment when flag bearers of all nations march in. VEB Volkskunstverlag Reichenbach - official East German publisher. East German edition number A 246/56. German text on reverse describes historic importance: Last ceremony ended, flag remains to wave twice more - at Stockholm Olympic Equestrian and in Melbourne Summer Games. Combination of last card in series (number 100), dramatic ceremony, East German provenance, and historic culmination make this card exceptionally rare. Ideal piece. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Last Cards in Series and Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956:

Why is card number 100 rarer than others?
Bild 100 is LAST in series of 100 images. Last cards in series always rarer because many collectors start from beginning and end earlier. Last card is crown of collection.

What was importance of flag bearer opening ceremony?
Opening of 32 nations with flags was solemn conclusion of Olympic Games. Was ceremony where all world nations represented. Photograph captures historic moment.

How to collect East German Olympic cards - strategy
Collectors seek especially cards 001-010 (beginning) and 090-100 (end). Card 100 as absolute last is special. Complete series all 100 very rare.