Germany, Third Reich. A 1934 SA and SS Skiing Competition Commemorative Badge, by Carl Poellath GTRexclude measuring 72 mm (w) x

measuring 72 mm (w) x 83 mm (h)

Their first action was in March 1944 in Poland

strap leather remains relatively supple

Footnote: The Imperial Japanese Army formed a Cavalry Group on 21 April 1933

Germany, Third Reich. A 1934 SA and SS Skiing Competition Commemorative Badge, by Carl Poellath GTRexclude measuring 72 mm (w) x(Deutsche und Heeres Skimeisterschaften in Berchtesgaden. SA und SS Ski Meisterschaften Silbernes Teilnehmerabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a central enameled depiction of a ski jumper overlaying Third Reich period flags, situated above an enameled inscription of DEUTSCHE UND HEERES SKIMEISTERSCHAFTEN BERCHTESGADEN 7. 12. FEB. 1934 SA. U. SS. SKI