Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges and Coins

Item #G54701

$121

(Abzeichen und Münzen). A mixed lot of badges and coins, including:

1. A Sturmabteilung (SA) Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a mobile swastika set over a hollow void and overlaid by a a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN”, measuring 46.80 mm (w) x 58.98 mm (h), weighing 16.7 grams, demonstrating some tarnishing and loss of finish, in very fine condition.

2. A 1936 Berlin Olympics Commemorative Medallion in Bronze, constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised female figure clutching an olive branch and laurel crown, circumscribed by an inscription of “ZUR EHRE DES VATERLANDES ZUM RUHME DES SPORTS” (“TO THE HONOUR OF THE FATHERLAND, TO THE GLORY OF SPORTS”), the reverse bearing a central raised bell overlaid by a German national eagle clutching Olympic rings, the rim of the bell bearing an inscription of “ICH RUFE DIE JUGEND DER WELT” (“I CALL THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD”), circumscribed by an inscription of “OLYMPISCHE SPIELE BERLIN MCMXXXVI” (“OLYMPIC GAMES BERLIN 1936”), unmarked, measuring 36 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.

3. Four 5 Reichsmark coins, issued for years 1935, 1936, 1938, and 1939, in overall extremely fine condition.