Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 with silver frame
as he had an "overlapping toe" on his right foot
The Nazi origins of the relay have led to calls from some people to drop it from the Olympics
no doubt for gallantry during WWII
The cortege stretched for more than a mile and a half
Zanzibar, Sultanate. An Order Of The Brilliant Star, 5Th Class Knight, By Godet GTRexclude Iron Cross 1st Class 1914(Wisam al Kawkab al Durri al Zanzibari). Hamad bin Thuwanini. 1893 1896 Issue. A fine made example in silver gilt consisting of five enameled arms each with dual ball finials, dark red enamels with white boardering, green enameled laurels, obverse and reverse centres presenting monogram of (Sultan) Hamad bin Thuwanini, well marked on ring Godet, measuring 44. 4 mm (w) x 65. 3 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension and integral suspension ring), with