German Horse Driver's Badge, in Bronze
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SKU: 02.GTR.0614.103.01.000
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An example of a badge for the driver of horse-drawn wagons; a oval bronze badge; consisting of an oak wreath with a manned chariot being pulled by two horses in the centre of the badge, and “R” for “Reiter” on the bottom of the badge; the reverse plain; with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; maker marked “Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid” on the reverse; measuring 40.6 mm (w) x 51.0 mm (h); in very fine condition.
The Badge was instituted by the German National Federation for the Breeding and Testing of Thoroughbreds in May 1930, and was conferred to reward success in the sport of horse driving.
In the years followings its institution, the award received and official sanction and became a national award.
The Badge was conferred in three grades, bronze, silver and gold.
The Bronze Badge was conferred to recognize success within trotting competitions.
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