Germany, Third Reich. A Bronze Grade Drl Sports Badge, By Wernstein Jena GTRexclude reverse marked with the RZM

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

5 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback and its 17 mm (w) x 3

42" (April 15

with the backing plate and both prongs fully preserved

During the battle the Bismarck had been hit by HMS Prince of Wales causing damage to her fuel tanksand disabling one of her engines

Germany, Third Reich. A Bronze Grade Drl Sports Badge, By Wernstein Jena GTRexclude reverse marked with the RZM(Deutscher Reichsbund fr Leibesbungen Sportabzeichen). Constructed of bronze; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath, with a bow and a mobile swastika on the bottom and DRL in script in the centre; vertical pinback; marked Wernstein Jena and DRGM on the reverse; measuring 38. 75 mm (w) x 48. 12 mm (h); weighing 17. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.