Inter-War (Nazi Germany) Youth Horseman's Badge - Original Issue

This is an original issue Deutsches Jugend-Reiterabzeichen (German Youth Horseman’s Badge) awarded to young German boys, under the age of 17 who displayed excellence & proficiency in Horsemanship & competition.

DESCRIPTION:
Constructed of a zinc based material.

Obverse: a mounted rider on a prancing horse wrapped in a wreath of oak leaves. At the bottom embossed an "R" for "Reiterabzeichen" (Horseman's Badge).

Reverse: Full horizontal pin-back on a round base plate.
Numbered 34

HISTORY:
Originally established in 1930 as a civilian decoration under the Weimar Republic to increase general interest in horse riding, the new Nazi government (re-recognized) it as a national award in 1933. From its inception to the collapse of the Nazi regime, only about 11,000 badges were awarded.

Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.
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Inter-War (Germany) - Original Issue
Deutsches Jugend-Reiterabzeichen
(German Youth Horseman's Badge)

$95.00 (Firm)

Awarded to young German boys,
under the age of 17
who displayed excellence
& proficiency in
Horsemanship & competition.
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