Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Youth Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer Auction Footnote: The Purple Heart was

Footnote: The Purple Heart was instituted on August 7

(Sankt Georg Plakette)

brass receiving clip stitched in place on the left end

with cypher riband fitment

Grimshaw was not issued until March 15

Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Youth Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer Auction Footnote: The Purple Heart was(Deutsches Jugend Reitabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized belt with a central letter R, with a central horse mounted by a rider, the reverse maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG, measuring 30 mm (w) x 34 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.