Germany, Third Reich. A Heavy Athletics Sports Badge, Type II, Bronze Grade Newly Listed with bust of Vittorio Emanuele

with bust of Vittorio Emanuele III on reverse

89th Division was awarded the Silver Star

the card issued on October 24

A hardcover book containing detailed information on the close combat clasp

It measures 278 mm (l) x 105 mm (h) when folded

Germany, Third Reich. A Heavy Athletics Sports Badge, Type II, Bronze Grade Newly Listed with bust of Vittorio Emanuele(Deutsches Schwerathleten Sportabzeichen Bronze). Constructed of bronzed magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a raised depiction of boxers engaged in a match, surrounding a central barbell overlaid by an NSRL style German national eagle, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 40 mm (w) x 43. 44 mm (h), weighing