The polished cast alloy torch with the Mexico 68 logo pierced around the rim, black leatherette covered grip, 45mm. high
Sold for
£2,375
inc. premium
Footnotes
There were five versions, all slightly different for various sections of the relay, with a total of 3,000 made. The Olympic route retraced the voyage of Columbus and included swimmers, for the first time the flame was lit at the opening ceremony by a woman, Norma Enriqueta Basilo.