Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Gold Grade, By L. Christian Lauer certificate_of_authenticity Instituted March 3

Instituted March 3

Gunter was discharged from service on August 4

A Second War Italian Russian Front Badge - In silvered zinc

consisting of a Wehrmacht Eagle and an Oak Wreath and Cockade

obverse centre with gilt Maltese cross with laurels presenting a rearing crowned Belgian Lion on a black enameled background

Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Gold Grade, By L. Christian Lauer certificate_of_authenticity Instituted March 3(Deutsches Reiterabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath,joined together at the bottom by a belt bearing a central letter R, around a mounted horse on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG, measuring 41. 92 mm (w) x 51. 88 mm (h), weighing 14. 5 grams, with only traces amounts of gilt finish