Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges

(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including:

1. A Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36.69 mm (w) x 44.30 mm (h), weighing 7.7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Heer Driver’s Proficiency Badge, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a central steering wheel on a pebbled background, affixed with both reverse attachment prongs to a metal disc with a field-grey wool liner and partially-intact paper backer, unmarked, measuring 50 mm in total diameter, demonstrating oxidation throughout the insignia, in fair condition.

3. A 1936 Berlin Olympics commemorative badge, constructed of bronze with enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “PAULMANN & CRONE, LÜDENSCHEID”, measuring 30 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), demonstrating some flecking and staining to the enamels, in better than very fine condition.