German Awards - German Equerry Badge in Bronze

The German Groom Mark was established in 1933 by the Imperial Union for Breeding and Testing German Warm Blood. He was awarded gold, silver and bronze in 3 classes. The sign was intended to give the lent a visible sign as evidence that he had established himself with great success in many years of activity as a groom. He also promoted horse breeding and animal husbandry and increased horse productivity. The badge was supposed to serve as an incentive for other grooms.
The bronze badge shown here could be awarded after at least 10 years with the same employer. Other opportunities for the horses entrusted to him were achieving at least 10 first prizes at public tournaments and races, at least 5 first prizes at shows, excellent plaster and feeding conditions on 5 repair or stallion stamps, or outstanding achievements in preliminary testing of horses. The required benefits must be confirmed by two bodies. These include the employer, the land farming estate, the Imperial Union recognised breeders' association, the Productivity Review Commission or the Land Stable Master in the relevant field.
The icon should have been requested. Either a groom, or his employer, or an agricultural chamber, or a commission for competitive exams, or a landowner. This could be proved with the help of documents. The badge was awarded with a diploma. For the delivery of the badge and document, an amount of 3 Reichsmarks was to be paid. With optional miniature emblems, 4 Reichsmarks were paid as badge for the badge. The badge is very rare in all classes.

Round, openwork badge made of bronze. Back side with perpendicular pin with mating hook. On the edge of manufacturers.

Front side:

• The edge is formed by an oak-broad-leaved wreath. Bottom ends with an icon
• Imperial Union for Breeding and Testing German Warm Blood.
• Above it is a horizontal pedestal. On it is a plastic image of a horse with a guide.
• The horse goes to the left, the nurse in the foreground holds the reins.
• The head, tail, as well as the left legs of the horse touch the edge.
• Naked groom with both legs in the air and a bent left hand.
• On the pedestal are the right shoots of the horse.

Downside:

• Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook.
• On the left edge of the icon is the inscription: - LAW - GUARDED -.
• Right along the edge: - L. CHR.- LAUER - NÜRNBERG - BERLIN -.

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Front side: German groom badge in bronze

Reverse: German equerry badge in bronze

Established:

1933 Imperial Union for Breeding and Testing German Warm Blood

Awarded:

1933 – 1945

Data:

• Material: Bronze
• Size: 48.5mm x 44.05mm
• Weight: 16.52g

estimated collector price:

210 – 240 €

OEK Number:

3629