Germany, Nsrl. A Heavy Athletics Badge, Bronze Grade Newly Listed 1942 he was promoted to

1942 he was promoted to Unteroffizier

A replacement British War Medal and Victory Medal were requested by his niece in New Zealand for family use in September 1982

Hilt is completed by an original blue portepee in the correct tie

Overseas Operations

Heavy rains during the night resulted in slippery ground

Germany, Nsrl. A Heavy Athletics Badge, Bronze Grade Newly Listed 1942 he was promoted to(Schwerathleten Abzeichen). Constructed of bronzed iron, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon with a centrepiece depicting two boxers, with a central NSRL style German national eagle overlaid by a raised mobile swastika, on top of a barbell, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 42. 28 mm (w) x 38. 30 mm (h), weighing 16. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.