Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges
(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of four badges, including a Silver Grade Wound Badge, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback, maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “30” for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36.45 mm (w) x 43.92 mm (h), weighing 26.3 grams, missing its catch and with loss of silver finish evident throughout, in fair condition; a NSKOV cap eagle, constructed of silvered zink, vertical pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/52” for Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 50 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), with oxidation and loss of finish evident, in fair condition; a DRL Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around central stylized initials “DRL”, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “WERNSTEIN, JENA”, measuring 38.66 mm (w) x 48.24 mm (h), weighing 17.8 grams, in extremely fine condition, and; a Bavarian Sports Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around central stylized initials “SLA”, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 39.44 mm (w) x 46.24 mm (h), weighing 12.4 grams, with some loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.

