Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Iii Class In Bronze, By L. Christian Lauer GTRexclude with original signature of Colonel

with original signature of Colonel Rogulja

contact on the obverse of BWM from the adjoining Star

one of eighteen Michigan men to receive honors that day

accompanied by its case of issue

where he was discharged

Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Iii Class In Bronze, By L. Christian Lauer GTRexclude with original signature of Colonel(Deutsches Reiterabzeichen, III. Klasse in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized belt and buckle around a raised letter R, with a central depiction of a mounted horse, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG, measuring 42. 07 mm (w) x 52. 02 mm (h), weighing 16. 0 grams, in extremely fine