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# 1936 Mühlen Franck Tobacco Card - Rudolf Ismayr (München Gold Medalist)
Up for sale is an authentic, original 1936 Mühlen Franck tobacco card. This historical pre-war issue comes from the foundational early series (**Serie 3, Bild 4**) and features legendary German weightlifting champion Rudolf Ismayr executing a deep squat snatch during an outdoor lifting exhibition.
Ismayr was a legendary powerhouse of the era, capturing the Olympic Gold Medal in the middleweight division (Mittelgewichtsklasse) at the 1932 Los Angeles Games. Following his global triumph, he successfully defended his German National Championship title in 1935 and went on to claim the Silver Medal at the 1936 Berlin Games, anchoring his legacy at the peak of international weightlifting.
### Core Identity* **Set:** 1936 Mühlen Franck Olympia 1936 Berlin* **Card Number:** Serie 3, Bild 4* **Subject:** Rudolf Ismayr (München, Germany - Weightlifting / Gewichtheben)* **Country of Origin:** Germany
### Card Condition Analysis* **Front Visuals:** Terrific lithograph color preservation showing a clean, sharp view of Ismayr balanced low under the barbell bar. High eye appeal and well centered.* **Rear Text:** Bold black typography detailing his historic Los Angeles gold medal run and his defensive streak as a multi-time national champion. Features the low-series variant \"Kornfranck gesund wie das tägliche Brot!\" product advertisement label. Back surface is exceptionally clean.* **Corners:** Minor natural rounding on the corner tips consistent with a 90-year-old paper collectible.* **Edges:** Standard vintage edge wear with no severe layer separation or chipping.* **Surface:** Clean front facial canvas. Free of deep creases or pinholes.
