Germany, Third Reich. A Large 1938 Hessen Singers League Award
Silvered iron, obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Ludwig Erk, inscribed "LUDWIG" at the left, "ERK" at the right and dated "1803-1883" below, engraver marked "LG" at the base of the bust, reverse inscribed "ALS FAHNEN SCHMUCK GESTIFTET VOM DEUTSCHEN SÄNGER-BUND GAU XII HESSEN DARMSTADT ZUM 3. GAUSÄNGER FEST IN GIESSEN 8-11 JULI 1938" with a swastika below, 68.3 mm, integral ring suspension, scattered gilt wear, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: Ludwig Christian Erk (January 6, 1907 - November 25, 1883) was a German music teacher and composer.

