As the gale worsened and Captain and crew fought to wear the ship out to sea
with some loss of finish evident to the obverse
painted in khaki-olive green to match the Russian uniforms
the story surrounding every Victoria Cross award is told
Unofficial Medals
Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Sports Badges Newly Listed As the gale worsened and(Sportabzeichen). A pair of sports badges, including: 1. An SA Sports Badge, Type III Bronze Grade, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a vertical sword superimposed over a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN, measuring 46. 14 mm (w) x 58. 32 mm (h), weighing 19. 6 grams, with minor loss