$155.00
A DRL Badge for disabled Veterans, post-war, in mint+ condition. These were made for a short time before being replaced with the 1957 awards.
In some older reference works (like Littlejohn/Dodkins or Klietmann) and still on some dealer sites and online auctions today, these badges are incorrectly described as a transitional model between the “DRA” sports badge and the “DRL” sports badge with Swastika. However, it has been known for quite some time now that they are unofficial replacement badges for the Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen [German Reichs Sports Badge], which first appeared in the early post-war years, predating the 1957 decorations.
These badges are encountered in three different varieties. The first one has a “pierced” DRL monogram and a small triangular “peak” atop the bow at the base of the wreath. From a design viewpoint, this element does not make sense. It is obviously a remnant of the Swastika found on the original DRL badge and only there because Third Reich-era dies were re-tooled and used to produce these badges. Seen from the reverse side, the bow looks just like that on the original badge with the Swastika. It stands to reason that this variant was the first one produced.
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World War 2 was one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in the fierce battles between the Allies and the Axis.
Tales of courage and sacrifices still live in the military artifacts that remain in our grandparents’ attics, basements, and footlockers. Iron Cross HQ is very proud to offer a wide selection of WWII uniforms, WWII field gear, weapons, medals, decorations, photos, and more, for sale at Iron Cross HQ Store. Reproduction items and originals are available for Militaria collectors and reenactors.
