German Awards - German Cycling Badge in Silver

The Union of German Cycling Associations was founded on 13 April 1924 in Kassel. In 1925, the association consisted of 11 affiliated associations. V.D.R.V. (so abbreviation) had the subtitle Schutzgemeinschaft deutscher Raid- und Kraftradfahrter. So, the association also represented the interests of motorcyclists. In general, she represented the interests of independent amateur cycling federations. On August 16, 1925, Leipzig hosted VDRV German Cyclist Day. The association established uniform competition rules for individual disciplines and their ranking. It can be assumed that within this framework the German cycling sign presented here was established. He was awarded bronze, silver and gold in 3 stages. The purpose of the award was public recognition of versatile achievements in the field of cycling. There must be an incentive to achieve the equivalent physical fitness necessary for full strength, and to preserve this body ability until old age. In order to apply for a sign, it was necessary to have a one-year membership in the cycling federation. To purchase, it was necessary to pass 3 different exams within one year. They were selected from 6 disciplines and sports. Among them 1. Fast Riding, 2nd Control Riding, 3rd Pedestrian Riding, 4th Riding, 5th Shore Riding, and 6th Bicycle Ball. The values to be achieved were prescribed for bronze and silver. The gold badge was probably awarded only for particularly outstanding services. There is still no evidence of this.
For a silver sign acted: 1. Fast ride in 60 min 30 km or cycle track 34 km. 2. Test run at least 150 km in 7 hours, 3. Hiking at least 1500 km per year as confirmed in the book of hikes, 4. Equestrian race Acquisition of district, land, German championships, world championships in the 6th or 8th arts Glasses, 6th bicycle ball is just such a score. For persons over 35 years old and women, there are benefits for achieving values ​ ​ for active athletes for a bronze badge.
Having presented a special form with official results, the badge could then be submitted to VDRV every six months. For the badge had to pay 2 more stamps plus postage. Cloth badges were also issued in exchange for reimbursement. Notable manufacturers were Lehmann & Wundenberg of Hanover and E. Wiedmann of Frankfurt am Main. The award continued under National Socialism and ended, probably with the outbreak of World War II.

High oval, embossed, silver openwork on top and bottom. Rear side with perpendicular pin with wide flat response hook. The manufacturer goes deep next to the hook.

Front side:

• The edge is formed from a 5-fold ligated wreath, 2 times on the sides and 1 time below.
• On the right, the wreath consists of bay leaves, and on the left of oak leaves.
In the
• middle part there is a spoke wheel superimposed by an eagle with a chest shield.
• On the ribbons around the wreath there is a deepened font: at the top left - THROUGH -, at the top right - SPORT -,
• lower left - ZU -, lower right - KRAFT -. At the very bottom is a 2-line abbreviation - HP -/- RV -.
• On the curved shield of the eagle facing left up, a deepened 5-line font:
• - FOR -/- EXCELLENT -/- PERFORMANCE -/- IM -/- CYCLING -.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver with a vertical pin with a flat reciprocal hook.
• To the left of the hook is a round manufacturer - LEHMANN - U - WUNDENBERG -.
In the
• center - KHANOV -.

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