Germany, Third Reich. A Bronze Grade Drl Sports Badge, By Wernstein Jena GTRexclude 42" (April 15

42" (April 15

1906 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II

graduating from the latter in 1916

During the battle the Bismarck had been hit by HMS Prince of Wales causing damage to her fuel tanksand disabling one of her engines

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

Germany, Third Reich. A Bronze Grade Drl Sports Badge, By Wernstein Jena GTRexclude 42" (April 15(Deutscher Reichsbund fr Leibesbungen Sportabzeichen). Constructed of bronze; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath, with a bow and a mobile swastika on the bottom and DRL in script in the centre; vertical pinback; marked Wernstein Jena and DRGM on the reverse; measuring 38. 75 mm (w) x 48. 12 mm (h); weighing 17. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.