Belgium, German Occupation. A Rare Sports Badge of the V.N.V. (Vlaamsch National Verbond)
Belgium; Badge in die stamped bronze, 49.25mm x 44.6mm, lugs on reverse, excellent quality, in mint condition, rare. This badge comes in one class only. The badge was worn by the Flemish Volunteers who were members of the V.N.V. (Vlaamsch National Verbond, or Flamish National Union); this pro-German organization in Belgium (also known as "Black Brigades", because of colors of their uniforms), was based on similar principles and goals established by Nazi regime in Germany, and had similar organizations, but in much smaller numbers.

