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WWII German Stickpin - DRL National Sports 1937 Bronze Class -
This is a German WWII stick pin. These items were issued to military, civilian and political individuals for various reasons.
In the case of military personnel, a stickpin was given along with a full size award. The soldier could wear the stick pin
instead of having to sport the full size badge.
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The DRL was a civilian organization
during the Third Reich.
The stickpin featured here was issued to individuals who excelled in gymnastics.
The design of the badge consisted of an oval wreath with a swastika placed in the bottom
section. The letters DRL are presented in gothic font.
The award came in three different classes:
bronze,
silver and
gold.
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To qualify for the Bronze award the recipient must be between the ages of 18 and 32.
The person must also complete the annual retraining for five years.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German Stick Pins. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German stickpin worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Stickpins is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
stick pins in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The back of the stick pin is stamped with
manufacturer markings
towards the bottom section.
The pin is attached directly to the
main body in the upper section.
This stickpin may be currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other stick pins of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Stick Pins
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
Political, Police and many other items.
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