Germany, Drl. A Sports Badge, Gold Grade, By Hermann Wernstein Auction BERLIN" on the reverse

BERLIN" on the reverse

44 mm x 48 mm

chipping evident in the blue enamels on the star points on both sides and in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring

the tunic displaying a nice texture in the wool and quality workmanship

both attachment prongs fully preserved

Germany, Drl. A Sports Badge, Gold Grade, By Hermann Wernstein Auction BERLIN" on the reverse(DRL Sportabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon overlaid by a mobile swastika, with central stylized initials DRL, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked WERNSTEIN, JENA, measuring 38. 58 mm (w) x 48. 16 mm (h), weighing 17. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.