Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Youth Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer Hold before taking up appointment as

before taking up appointment as an instructor at the School of Gunnery

The scabbard has a durable black painted metal body

The 4 ft high bronze now on display in the rotunda of RMCC

circular highlight on the reverse from previous sticker attachment

The leather backstrap has a small brass buckle enabling it to be functional as a chin strap

Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Youth Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer Hold before taking up appointment as(Deutsches Jugend Reitabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized belt with a central letter R, with a central horse mounted by a rider, the reverse maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG, measuring 30 mm (w) x 34 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.