Germany, Third Reich. A Horse Driver’s Badge, Silver Grade, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive maker marked “Deschler & Sohn

maker marked “Deschler & Sohn - München” on reverse

then transferred to the 1st Honvéd Hussars by the Kaiser and promoted to the rank of Major

All period fine strikings as worn by the recipient: Distinguished Conduct Medal

Includes two pieces: tunic and pants

48 mm x 64 mm

Germany, Third Reich. A Horse Driver’s Badge, Silver Grade, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive maker marked “Deschler & Sohn(Deutsche Fahrer Abzeichen). An oval badge in silvered zink, consisting of a man driving a chariot pulled by two horses, surrounded by an oak leaf wreath with a Roman letter R in a circle at the base, the reverse presents a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and flat wire catch, maker marked STEINHAUER & LCK, LDENSCHEID, measuring 40. 39 mm (w) x 51. 14 mm (h), and in near very fine condition. Footnote: Awarded for other types of tournament