Badge of the DRL and NSRL, in Silver (in cloth with date)
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SKU: 02.GTR.0608.102.01.003
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A German League of the Reich for Physical Exercise (DRL) Silver Sports Badge - "Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen". White embroidery on black rayon, illustrating the DRL eagle with down swept wings fronted by a black swastika insignia and dated "1937" below, surrounded by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves, 72 mm, extended edges of the original square badge folded back to create a circular badge, clean, extremely fine. Footnote: The German League of the Reich for Physical Exercise (DRL = Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen) was the umbrella organization for sports and physical education in Nazi Germany and was known as such until 1938, when then name was changed to the National Socialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise (NSRL = Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund für Leibesübungen).
The Achievement Badge in Silver was introduced in 1937 and it was awarded at an annual championship to an individual in every branch of sport. The Badge was originally established by the National Socialist Physical Training League (NSRL) and it was later adopted by the NSRL's predecessor, the German National Physical Education Union (DRL).
There are two versions of the Achievement Badge in Silver. One badge features the year of issue on the obverse, the other does not. There is also a version of the badge that was produced out of cloth. The cloth badge was worn on the physical fitness kit of the recipient.
The Silver Badge (with year, 1937-1944) was awarded to individuals who had participated in the last round of any German sports championship.
The Silver Badge (without year) was awarded to individuals who successfully represented Germany in an international sporting competition.
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