Keychain souvenir from the 1972 Munich Olympics, where 11 members of the Israeli delegation were massacred. rare.
Symbol of the Olympics, the year 1972, Symbol of the State of Israel - the menorah, and the word "Israel". Likely given to members of the Israeli delegation at the Olympics. Sealed plastic containing oil and air bubble through which the symbol and year can be seen.
The Munich Olympics where 11 Israelis were massacred is the most memorable Olympics in Israeli history. The murder of the athletes by Palestinian terrorists occurred on September 5-6, 1972 during the 20th Olympics held in Munich, West Germany. At the event 11 members of the delegation, athletes, coaches and referees - were murdered by Palestinian "Black September" organization terrorists in an attack that shocked the world.
Rare. As far as we know it has never appeared at auction.
5x2 cm, keychain attached to newer added pendant.
