Set of Sport Badges DRL and SA.

Set of Sport Badges DRL and SA.
Set of Sport Badges DRL and SA

1.) DRL sports badge, bronze "Wernstein". (Deutsches Reichsabzeichen für Leibesübungen, Bronze).

Originally introduced in 1913 as the DRA badge, this was modified in 1933 to the DRL badge and again in 1937 with the addition of the swastika. The award was intended as an incentive for physical training, and was issued to both males and females between 18 and 32 years old who met the required criteria for an eight year period, or those between the ages of 32 to 40 who met the criteria over a twelve month period.
A 1937 pattern, die struck bronze award. The badge is in the form of a vertical oval oak leaf wreath, with a mobile swastika and bow to its base, encompassing the stylized, cut-out letters, " DRL"
Reverse has embossed manufacturers mark, " Wernstein Jena", and " D.R.G.M. 35269", for Deutsche Reichs Gebrauchsmuster, (German National Registered Design, 35269).
Non-magnetic.


2.) SA sports badge, bronze (SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze).

The SA Sports badge in bronze was instituted by SA-Stabschef Ernst Röhm on November 28th 1933, for award to SA and SS personnel who passed the required criteria in physical fitness, military defence and field exercises.
On February 15th 1935, in an attempt to inspire the German public to greater levels of physical fitness, Hitler conferred official national status to the badge and expanded it to include a silver and gold grade. When the badges gained official national status, bestowal was opened to all German nationals who were strongly encouraged to qualify for award of one of the three grades.
Die struck, magnetic sheet metal, badge with a bronze wash. The badge is in the form of a circular oak-leaf wreath encompassing an upward pointing Roman broad sword which is superimposed on a central, canted swastika. Detailing includes veins to the oak-leaves, horizontal ribbing to the sword grip and cut-outs to the interior of the circular wreath and swastika arms.
Reverse is a mirror image of obverse. Raised soldered catch, semi-rounded vertical pin and soldered catch all intac.
Reverse is well marked with embossed, third pattern inscription, (circa 1939-44), " Eigentum D. Obersten S.A. Führung", (Property of the SA Supreme Command).
Reverse also has embossed manufacturers name and location, " W. Redo Saarlautern".