Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges And Insignia Archive Footnote: The Legion of Merit

Footnote: The Legion of Merit was instituted in July 20

although for more ignominious reasons

consisting of a ring bearing a central mobile swastika on a hollow background

88 mm (w) x 41

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges And Insignia Archive Footnote: The Legion of Merit(Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of three badges and insignia, including a SA Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a central sword on top of a mobile swastika, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN, measuring 46. 42 mm (w) x 58. 37 mm (h), with loss of finish and minor oxidation evident, in