A 1938 Leipzig Deutsche Gepäckmarsch Meisterschaft Badge GTRexclude residue in the recessed areas

residue in the recessed areas of the Star and VM

Enemy casualties were unknown but believed extremely heavy

illustrating nine men dressed in field uniforms

obverse illustrating the left-facing NSDAP eagle

38 mm x 87 mm

A 1938 Leipzig Deutsche Gepäckmarsch Meisterschaft Badge GTRexclude residue in the recessed areasA 1938 Leipzig Deutsche Gepckmarsch Meisterschaft badge (9. 5. 1938); In pressed gold painted leather, diagonal pin; maker marked Esoplast DRR Nr. 659373 on reverse; very fine condition. Footnote: The Gepckmasch Meisterschaft is a military competition of Swiss origins. Participants of the race had to run walk a distance up to a full marathon in full combat gear, including a full uniform, rucksack, and a rifle.