Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Gold Grade, By L. Christian Lauer certificate_of_authenticity This distinctive breech-loading arm was

This distinctive breech-loading arm was developed in the middle years of the seventeenth century but found popularity during the reign of the monarch (1702-1714) by whose name it is known

obverse centre with gilt Maltese cross with laurels presenting a rearing crowned Belgian Lion on a black enameled background

A Second War Italian Russian Front Badge - In silvered zinc

Instituted March 3

Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Gold Grade, By L. Christian Lauer certificate_of_authenticity This distinctive breech-loading arm was(Deutsches Reiterabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath,joined together at the bottom by a belt bearing a central letter R, around a mounted horse on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG, measuring 41. 92 mm (w) x 51. 88 mm (h), weighing 14. 5 grams, with only traces amounts of gilt finish