Germany, Sa. A Sport Badge, Bronze Grade Type Iii, By Otto Fechler Auction enlisted at No

enlisted at No

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “SEGELSCHULSCHIFF NIOBE”

1917 and was "discharged as consequence of being medically unfit due to sickness contracted on active service"

Ranging from near very fine to extremely fine

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M/4/27" (Overhoff & Cie

Germany, Sa. A Sport Badge, Bronze Grade Type Iii, By Otto Fechler Auction enlisted at No(SA Sportabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed sword on top of a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked FECHLER, BERNSBACH S. A., measuring 46. 54 mm (w) x 58. 55 mm (h), weighing 18. 3 grams, in near extremely fine condition.