Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Youth Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer certificate_of_authenticity reverse embossed “PAT

reverse embossed “PAT

Prior to the war

while advancing into Normandy against the 12th Panzer Division

yellow velvetine exterior and medal bed

7) A Prussian War Merit Medal ribbon

Germany, Third Reich. An Equestrian Youth Badge, Bronze Grade, By L. Christian Lauer certificate_of_authenticity reverse embossed “PAT(Deutsches Jugend Reitabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized belt with a central letter R, with a central horse mounted by a rider, the reverse maker marked L. CHR. LAUER, NRNBERG, measuring 30 mm (w) x 34 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.