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# 1936 Mühlen Franck Olympia Berlin Tobacco Card - Erich Borchmeyer (vs Team USA)
Up for sale is an authentic, original 1936 Mühlen Franck tobacco card. This historical pre-war issue depicts star German short-distance sprinter Erich Borchmeyer finishing a race alongside members of the United States Olympic track team.
### Core Identity* **Set:** 1936 Mühlen Franck Olympia 1936 Berlin* **Card Number:** Serie 1, Bild 5* **Subject:** Erich Borchmeyer (Stuttgart, Germany - Sprint / Kurzstreckenläufer)* **Country of Origin:** Germany
### Card Condition Analysis* **Front Visuals:** Good color composition showing a dynamic finish line view. Features a prominent horizontal crease running completely across the center of the card image. Well centered.* **Rear Text:** Completely legible black ink printing. Displays the iconic \"gesund wie das tägliche Brot!\" advertising slogan. The reverse side shows the corresponding horizontal creasing impression.* **Corners:** Moderate rounding and vintage softening on the tips.* **Edges:** Standard age wear along the borders with mild paper chipping.* **Surface:** Intact face but carries a distinct mid-card horizontal crease as shown in the photos. Free of pinholes.
