Germany, Third Reich. A Silver Grade DRL Sports Badge, by Wernstein of Jena United Republic of bearing 42 glossed black-and-white photos

bearing 42 glossed black-and-white photos

A medal bar to a First World War combatant with meritorious Third Reich-period social service

one of an officer wearing seven awards (including the Order of the Red Banner

silver gilt with maroon and green enamels

Germany, Third Reich. A Silver Grade DRL Sports Badge, by Wernstein of Jena United Republic of bearing 42 glossed black-and-white photos(Deutsche Reichsauszeichnung fr Leibesbungen in Silber). Instituted July 1st, 1937. Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon overlaid by a mobile swastika, around central stylized initials DRL, the reverse with a barrel hinge, straight vertical pinback, and flat wire catch, maker marked Wernstein Jena'' and marked DRGM 35269 on the reverse, measuring 39. 0 mm (w) x 48. 4