Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Medals

(Medaillen). A mixed lot of medals, including:

1. A 1936 Berlin Olympics Commemorative Medallion in Bronze, constructed of 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 extremely fine condition.

2. 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 extremely fine condition.

3. A Commemorative Badge for German Dog Care, small version, constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a central raised Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “VERLIEHEN VOM OBERKOMMANDO DES HEERES” (“AWARD BY THE SUPREME COMMAND OF THE ARMY”), the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS DEUTSCHE HUNDEWESEN” (“FOR SERVICES TO GERMAN DOGS”), situated within a circular oak leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, weighing 27.6 grams, demonstrating loss of silver finish and a dark patina throughout, in very fine condition.

4. A Wehrmacht Driver Proficiency Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding a central steering wheel, affixed with one of two intact reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a replacement black wool liner, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in very fine condition.