German Awards - German Driving Badge 3. Bronze class 1930

The establishment of equestrian clubs dates back to the end of World War I. At the regional level, many equestrian communities have been established. Equestrian sports, such as jumping, walking on railings, etc., were usually practiced only by military personnel before the First World War. All participants in the Olympic equestrian games belonged to the military.
In 1905, the Union of Half-Breeders was founded in Berlin (since 1910 - the Union of German Half-Breeds). Since 1910, there were already uniform rules for conducting material, qualification and operational tests. The findings were published in the yearbook. In the 1920s, with the growing popularity, more and more civilians began to engage in equestrian sports.
The German driver sign was introduced on May 16, 1930 by the Imperial Association for the breeding and testing of German warm blood in this form. Various badges have been instituted as motivation and badges for acquired qualifications and achievements. These included rider insignia, driver insignia, and youth rider insignia. This, like the driver badge presented here, in 3 stages. It is divided into 3 classes of gold, silver and bronze. To obtain a bronze level, it was necessary to pass a theoretical and practical exam. The silver badge was awarded after 2 finishes in driving tests or 4 trotting races. 1st class in gold was awarded only after examination as a state-recognized master of driving or several sporting victories in the discipline of driving or trabrand. By the end of the war, the signs were made of military metal (zinc).
The driver's sign is awarded to this day in a modified form. The requirements for individual classes have not changed significantly and can be requested from the Equestrian Union.
The German driver's badge in bronze was awarded 17,376 times. Fabricant was also L. H. Lauer in Nuremberg and Berlin.

High oval, openwork work mark made of bronze. On the back is a vertical pin. The manufacturer lifts along the edge of the back.

Front side:

• The edge is formed by an oak-broad-leaved wreath.
• At the bottom of the wreath inside the belt laid to the circle, the letter is R -.
• Above the belt is a horizontal line or pedestal on which the hooves of horses stand.
• Central, pierced by an image of a uniaxial two-pan traveling to the left.
• On the car is a man holding the reins in his hands.
• The right edge is covered by the wheel and parts of the trolley.
• On the left edge is the head and front legs of the hind horse.

Downside:

• The reverse is half naked with a vertical flat pin.
• To the left of the edge, the font increases: - LEGAL - PROTECTED -.
• - REICHSVERBD - f - ZUPR - D - WARMBL. –
• To the right of the manufacturer is STEINHAUER - & - LUCK - LÜDENSCHEID -.

Photos of www.militaria-berlin.de

Front: German driver badge 3. Bronze class 1930

Reverse: German driver badge 3. Bronze class 1930

Established:

May 16, 1930 Imperial Union for breeding and testing German warm-blooded animals.

Awarded:

1930 – 1945

Data:

• Material: Bronze
• Size: 50.5mm x 40mm
• Weight: 17.7g

estimated collector price:

100 - 120 € in bronze
90 - 100 € zinc bronzed

OEK Number:

3625