1980 Moscow Olympics Flame / Torch / Sport / Olympiad / Soviet Union / Russia / Olympic Games / Ussr / Russian

Rare official olympic torch from the 1980 Moscow games.
It is numbered "815". Only about five thousand torches were made during these games. They were reserved for certain athletes and high dignitaries.
The body is in gray painted aluminium. It bears the inscription in Russian "Moscow - Olympiad - 1980". The upper pavilion, golden in color, symbolizes the 5 Olympic rings.
Very good general state of preservation. Just a little dent on the handguard (visible in photo number 3).
height: 56.5cm.
The history of this torch will be provided to the buyer as well as a certificate of authenticity.
This torch worked with a gas cartridge (mixture of propane and butane) which was inserted into the handle.
Designer / Manufacturer: Valentin Ljubman, Boris Tuchin / Klimov Aircraft Engine Factory