Germany, Weimar Republic. An Equestrian Federation (DRV) Award for Merit in Raising and Training of German Horses, Named to Karl Rusch
(Deutscher Reiterliche Vereinigung Leistungsplakette). In bronze gilt, obverse illustrating a man on a chariot pulled by three horses on the left and a man in flowing robes on horseback on the right, a plaque below bearing the German Horse Riding Association insignia and inscribed "FÜR BESONDERE VERDIENSTE / Herrn Karl Rusch / DEUTSCHE REITERLICHE VEREINIGUNG (F. N.) / HAUPTVERBAND FÜR ZUCHT UND PRÜFUNG / DEUTSCHER PFERDE e. V.", the wording in raised text, the naming of the recipient engraved and flanked by laurel leaves, measuring 108 mm (w) x 92 mm (h), light contact and spotting, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black pebbled exterior, the inside lid lined in white satin, padded and exhibiting the impression of the award, recessed medal bed in navy blue felt, push release closure, exhibiting wear and scuffing on the exterior, soiling on the inside lid, discolouration of the exposed area on the navy blue felt of the medal bed, case very fine.

