{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-drl-sports-badge-bronze-grade-maker-marked-weinstein-jena","title":"Original WWII German DRL Sports Badge-Bronze Grade-Maker marked “ Weinstein Jena”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War II German Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen (DRL) Sports Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in bronze finish, awarded to civilians and military personnel who successfully completed a demanding series of physical fitness requirements. Instituted during the Third Reich, the DRL Sports Badge recognized proficiency in endurance, strength, agility, and athletic performance, making it one of the most recognizable German awards of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features the classic oak leaf wreath surrounding the ornate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDRL monogram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surmounted by a swastika, all executed in detailed die-struck construction. The reverse retains its original horizontal pin and catch assembly and is maker marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wernstein Jena”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDRGM (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e patent marking, adding desirable collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe badge displays an attractive, untouched patina with honest age and wear, making it an excellent example for collectors of WWII German awards and insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German DRL Sports Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze grade finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie-struck construction with openwork design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWernstein Jena\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDRGM patent marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pin and catch intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive untouched patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays exceptionally well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good original condition. The bronze finish shows expected age and handling wear while retaining excellent detail throughout. The reverse pin functions properly, and all hardware remains intact. No major damage or repairs noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether added to a collection of German awards, displayed alongside Wehrmacht memorabilia, or incorporated into a larger WWII exhibit, this is a classic and highly collectible example of one of Germany’s best-known prewar and wartime qualification badges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171879780429,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/FB03AC4D-88A4-40F9-A041-AB7215217864.jpg?v=1782571583","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-drl-sports-badge-bronze-grade-maker-marked-weinstein-jena","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}