3rd Reich Reiterabzeichen 2. Klasse Silber

In an excellent condition a German silver rider badge 2nd class

The German Riding Badge was introduced in this form on April 9, 1930 by the Reich Association for the Breeding and Testing of German Warmblood. Various badges were donated as motivation and badges for acquired qualifications and achievements. These included rider badges, driver badges and youth rider badges. This, like the rider badge presented here, in 3 levels. It is divided into 3 classes gold, silver and bronze. While the 3rd and 2nd class can be acquired by proving qualifications and skills, the 1st class in gold was only awarded after sporting victories in a riding discipline. The 2nd class was silver plated bronze or white metal. Badges have also been made of silver.
The rider's badge is still awarded in a different form today. The requirements for the individual classes have not changed significantly and can be queried from the Equestrian Federation.

High-oval, pierced badge made of silver-plated bronze. A vertical pin on the back. On the edge of the back the manufacturer increases.

Front:

The edge is formed from an oak leaf wreath.
At the bottom of the wreath within a circled belt is the letter - R -. Above the girdle is a horizontal line or pedestal on which the horse's hind hooves rest. In the middle, a depiction of a horse leaping to the left is pierced. The hind legs rest on the rim below. The front two angled in the air. A rider seated on a horse. The horse's head and tail go to the edge.
Back:

The back is semi-hollow with a vertical flat pin.
On the left side of the margin the writing: – LEGAL – PROTECTED -. On the right the manufacturer - L. - CHR.- LAUER - NÜRNBERG - - BERLIN -.

Material: bronze silver plated
Size: approx. 52mm x 42mm
Weight: 15.5g

Code: 50978