Germany, Third Reich. A Bronze Grade SA Sports Badge and a Cased Machine-Gun Marksmanship Award

A lot of two Third Reich German medals and awards, consisting of:

1. A Bronze Grade SA Sports Badge (SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak wreath overlaid by a vertically oriented sword on-top of a large mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge, vertical pinback, and round wire catch, maker marked “Fechler” and marked “Eigentum der SA Sportabzeichen Hauptstelle, Bernsbach” on the reverse, measuring 46.7 mm (w) x 58.4 mm (l), weighing 19.05 grams.

2. A cased Machine-Gun Marksmanship Award. C. 1934. A circular bronze table medal, the obverse depicting a Wehrmacht soldier with a clearly defined Stahlhelm aiming down the sights of a stationary machine-gun, the reverse inscribed “Preisrichten 1934 7. Preis - 13. Infanterie Regiment” in capitalized lettering, measuring 50.3 mm in diameter, weighing 48.36 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue, constructed of cardstock with a dark green faux leather exterior, the interior with a raised burgundy felted with a recessed field to allow for secure placing of the medal, measuring 76 mm (w) x 76 mm (l).

A fine grouping of a Bronze Grade SA Sports Badge and a cased 7th place Machine-Gun marksmanship award, in near very fine condition.