Card Olympia, Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956, Kuhnert, 77

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Dimensions: 6 cm x 8 cm

Original collectible card from the VII. Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, 1956). Card number 88 from a series of 100 images shows Helmut Kuhnert from the German Democratic Republic (DDR). Marked as "Bild 77". This historic card represents a unique piece of Olympic winter games history, capturing prominent athletes from the socialist bloc. A rare item for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, DDR sports cards, or enthusiasts of winter Olympic Games history

The 1956 Winter Olympics. The 1956 Winter Olympics took place from January 26 to February 5 in the Italian town, Cortina d'Ampezzo. These games were unique for several reasons: all but one of the venues were within a short distance of each other, the games were the first to rely on sponsors, and they were the first Winter Olympics to be televised