BACKGROUND: Originally introduced in 1913, the award was intended as an incentive for physical training, and was issued to both males and females between 18 and 32 years of age who met the required criteria for an eight year period, or those between the ages of 32 to 40 who met the criteria over a twelve month period. This award was discontinued and replaced by the DRL award in 1933. In 1957 the awards where produced with-out the swastika.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A lapel pin version of the die struck alloy award with a gold wash. The badge is in the form of a 11/16" tall, vertical oval oak leaf wreath, with a bow to its base, encompassing the stylized, cut-out letters, "DRL." A vertical pin-back device is crimped to a rectangular plate soldered to its reverse. It appears to have retained all of its original gold wash, with age dulling and soiling to its recesses. Nice example. Hard to find.

GRADE **** ½                             PRICE $48.00