Artefacts

Double-bladed paddle donated presented by German pupils on the occasion of the German reunification.

Physical description

Paddle with a dedication to Juan Antonio Samaranch on a blade: "Dear Mr. Samaranch, / Herzlichen Dank für Ihre / Unterstützung Sagen die / Havelberger, Wolfsburger und Sulingen" (translation: "The pupils of Havelberg, Wolfsburg and Sulingen thank Mr. Samaranch for his support"). Signatures of the pupils and the inscription: "East and West Are Sitting In The Same Boat" on the handle. Names of German cities crossed on the other blade.

Materials

metal, wood

Colors

brown, multi coloured

Dimension

18 x 223 cm, 1.4 kg