Germany, Third Reich. A German Olympic Games Decoration, Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity before the institution of a

before the institution of a specific length of service medals

These early “thin wreath” badges are considerably lighter in construction then later version in tombac (later version weighs around 40 grams)

1917) with G

Snow was not eligible for the 1914-15 Star

Germany, Third Reich. A German Olympic Games Decoration, Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity before the institution of a(Olympia Ehrenzeichen 1936 II. Klasse). Instituted 4 February 1936. (1936 1937 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a gilded and ribbed five pointed star, in turn overlaid by a white enameled five pointed star, bearing raised and white enameled Olympic rings, topped by a white enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, topped by an