Germany, Third Reich. A 1936 Berlin Olympics Commemorative Ceramic Bell, by KPM

(Olympische Sommerspiele 1936 Erinnerungs-Glocke). Constructed of glazed white ceramic, presenting in a classic bell shape topped by two crossed protruding arches facilitating a comfortable finger grip, one side bearing a raised German national eagle clutching Olympic rings, the opposite side bearing a raised depiction of the Brandenburg Gate, flanked by dates of “1.-16. AUGUST 1936”, circumscribed along the exterior of the rim by raised inscriptions of “11. OLYMPISCHE SPIELE BERLIN” (“11TH OLYMPIC GAMES BERLIN”) and “ICH RUFE DIE JUGEND DER WELT” (“I CALL THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD”) joined by mobile swastikas, the interior topped by an integral loop connecting to a metal hook from which a glazed white ceramic clapper descends, the interior maker marked with logo of Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin or KPM), measuring 102 mm (w) x 124 mm (h), the bell demonstrates no evident chips or cracks but has lost some of the glaze from high-contact points along edges resulting in sporadic rough patches, with additional minor spots of discolouration to the glaze, in overall extremely fine condition.