Germany, Third Reich. A Heavy Athletics Badge, I Class, By E. Schmidhäussler Auction Department of National Defence -

Department of National Defence - Naval Service War Service Gratuity Receipt of Application Letter (dated November 19

illustrating an eagle perched on top of a wreath

and Collar Tabs: browning copper

except it is in Gold and Diamonds"

Accompanied by a Note from the Admiralty Confirming His Death (dated February 18

Germany, Third Reich. A Heavy Athletics Badge, I Class, By E. Schmidhäussler Auction Department of National Defence -(Schwerathleten Abzeichen). A gilded zink badge, the obverse centre featuring the NSRL DRL organizational eagle superimposed over a set of weights, encircled by an oval oakleaf wreath with a bow and shield at the bottom depicting wrestling, the reverse presents a horizontal pin, maker marked E. SCHMIDHUSSLER PFORZHEIM, measuring 41. 59 mm (w) x 38. 08 mm (h), and in very fine condition.