Germany, HJ. A 1937 Baden District Sports Festival Victor’s Plaque, by B.H. Mayer Republic of 25 mm x 39

25 mm x 39

dated from 1940 onwards with some of the photos bearing handwritten captions

with only the lion on the far left end of the waist belt exhibiting surface wear over its left eye

he persuaded his superiors he needed to get up to date on the latest combat techniques in France and he was granted a ten-day roving commission in France

Germany, HJ. A 1937 Baden District Sports Festival Victor’s Plaque, by B.H. Mayer Republic of 25 mm x 39(HJ Siegerplakette). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of a rectangular plaque topped by an HJ eagle clutching a sword and hammer, situated above a date of 1938 and inscription of DEM SIEGER BANN U. UNTERGAU SPORTFEST GEBIET BADEN (TO THE VICTOR BANN AND SUB DISTRICT SPORTS FESTIVAL BADEN DISTRICT), the reverse maker marked B. H. MAYER, PFORZHEIM, measuring 58 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), demonstrating near total loss of gilt finish to the