Germany. An Equestrian Badge, Silver Grade, by Christian Lauer

(Pferdesport Leistungsabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of oval shaped silvered bronze; the obverse consisting of an oak wreath with a horseshoe and the letter “R” at the base, with a rider on a horse; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; marked “L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg” and “Gesetzlich Geschützt” on the reverse; measuring 41.96 mm (w) x 51.86 mm (h); weighing 16.3 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.