Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Iii Class In Bronze, By L. Christian Lauer Newly Listed Footnote: The medal was first

Footnote: The medal was first instituted in December 1801 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I

(Beknopte Geschiedenis der Nederlandse Ridderorden)

worn on original ribbon with brooch style pin on reverse

2nd New Zealand Mounted Rifles

the leather liner exhibiting light soiling and wear from active use

Germany, Third Reich. A German Equestrian Badge, Iii Class In Bronze, By L. Christian Lauer Newly Listed Footnote: The medal was first(Deutsches Reiterabzeichen, III. Klasse in Bronze). Instituted 9 April 1930. (1930 1945). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized belt and buckle around a raised letter R, with a central horse and rider on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and flattened vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG, measuring 41. 98 mm (w)