Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Olympic Games Decoration, II Class, by Godet Auction one badge measuring 32 mm

one badge measuring 32 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

He was also an accomplished rower while at Cambridge

7th Armored Division when he was in action during the Battle of St

2) An Iron Merit Cross (Eisernes Verdienstkreuz)

brass support plate secured in place via a vertical pin connected to two smaller lugs on the badge

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Olympic Games Decoration, II Class, by Godet Auction one badge measuring 32 mm(Olympia Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 4 February 1936. (1936 1937 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a gilded and ribbed five pointed star, in turn overlaid by a white enameled five pointed star, bearing raised and white enameled Olympic rings, topped by a white enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, topped by an integral