Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges

(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including:

1. A Sturmabteilung (SA) Sports Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked “W. RENO, SAARLAUTERN”, measuring 46.65 mm (w) x 58.79 mm (h), weighing 18.5 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Wehrmacht Driver Proficiency Badge, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a central steering wheel situated over a pebbled background, secured with two intact attachment prongs to a field-grey wool backer with a paper stock liner, unmarked, measuring 50 mm in total diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A 1936 Berlin Olympics Commemorative Medallion in Silver, constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a raised female figure clutching an olive branch and laurel crown, circumscribed by an inscription of “ZUR EHRE DES VATERLANDES ZUM RUHME DES SPORTS” (“TO THE HONOUR OF THE FATHERLAND, TO THE GLORY OF SPORTS”), the reverse bearing a central raised bell overlaid by a German national eagle clutching Olympic rings, the rim of the bell bearing an inscription of “ICH RUFE DIE JUGEND DER WELT” (“I CALL THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD”), circumscribed by an inscription of “OLYMPISCHE SPIELE BERLIN MCMXXXVI” (“OLYMPIC GAMES BERLIN 1936”), unmarked, measuring 36 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.