April 3, 2024
Rome 1960 Olympic Torch Relay Condition Excelent
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Rome 1960 Olympic Torch Relay Genuine 100% Lenght : 40 cm Weight : 580 gr Condition Excelent Extremely Rare - Extremely Rare Serial number : 504 Number of runners : 1529 At 9.30 on the morning of 12th August 1960 the historic ceremony of the kindling of the sacred Flame took place at Olympia. Operations commenced at 9.30 in the Temple of Jupiter. A Greek woman wearing the clothes of an ancient Priestess held a parabolic reflector over the torch and in a few seconds the torch flared. Before proceeding with the kindling of the flame, the Priestess had said a prayer to Jupiter " that the rays of Phoebus should kindle the sacred torch, whose flame, carried across land and sea to the Stadium of Rome, would enlighten the noble competition of the peaceful Games for all peoples of the earth ". The Priestess and the vestals wore ash-grey tunics similar to those in use at the time of the priestesses of the Goddess Hera. Note: shipping is with UPS or FEDEX and shipping for anothers countrys you can make contact with me Thanks
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