WWII NAZI GERMAN BADGE LOT NSDAP SA DLRG DRL WW2

WWII Nazi German Medal lot to include 1) DRL SPORTS BADGE IN BRONZE. A 1937 pattern, die struck bronze award. The badge is in the form of a 1 7/8" tall, vertical oval oak leaf wreath, with a mobile swastika and bow to its base, encompassing the stylized, cut-out letters, "DRL." To the reverse is a vertical pin-back device, hinged to its top and with a catch to its base. Embossed to the left of the reverse is "D.R.G.M. 35269" ("Deutsche Reichs Gebrauchsmuster," or, German National Registered-design [Patent] 35269), and "Wernstein Jena" is to the right. Nice, clean untouched example. 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. 2) WWII NAZI GERMAN DRLG LIFESAVING BADGE IN SILVER. A badge for the DLRG, "Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gemeinschaft" (German Life-Saving-Association), in the form of a silvered alloy horizontal oval, 55mm across ". The central image is of a profiled eagle fanning its wings atop a rock with the sea in the background. "DLRG" is to the left of the eagle, immediately above the waves. The DLRG, Deutschen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft, (German Live Saving Association), was originally established in 1913 as an independent organization of the German Swimming League. The mandate of the DLRG was to instruct the German public in water safety and water related life saving skills and techniques. 3) S.A. SPORTS BADGE IN BRONZE. This die struck tombac badge takes the form of a Roman broad sword superimposed over a mobile swastika encompassed by a circular oak-leaf wreath. To its reverse is the first pattern inscription (1934-35) "Eigentum D.[es] Chefs D.[es] Ausbildungswesens" (Property of-the Head of Physical-conditioning). "E. Schneider." and "Ludensheid" are also embossed to the reverse, as is the stamped serial number "234347." Its complete pin, soldered hinge and catch assembly are intact. Very scarce maker. 4) NSDAP 1933 NATIONAL PARTY DAY BADGE. Solid, die-struck, tombak construction badge measures 34mm x 53mm. Badge takes the form of a large political eagle with swastika perched over the city of Nürnberg. Badge reads "N.S.D.A.P. REICHSPARTEITAG NÜRNBERG 1933". Pin back device is complete. Unmarked. Very nice crisp details, attractive badge.