Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Heavy Athletics Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of does not include band

does not include band

consisting of a George’s cross with pebbled and slightly curved arms and a board smooth edge

the reverse bearing a central oval medallion bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”)

Issued 1807-1918

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Heavy Athletics Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of does not include band(Deutsches Schwerathleten Sportabzeichen Bronze). Constructed of bronzed magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon defaced by a shield bearing two wrestlers, surrounding a central barbell overlaid by an NSRL style German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flattened catch, engraved with a recipients surname of