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Deutsches Turn u Sportabz. 1919-1934 DRA in Bronze
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€ 19,00
The Deutsches Turn- und Sportabzeichen (DRA) in gold was a prestigious award for physical fitness in Germany between 1919 and 1934. It was issued by the Deutscher Reichsausschuss für Leibesübungen (DRA). An oval bronze, silver, or gold wreath of oak leaves with the stylized letters "DRA" in the center. To achieve the gold grade, an athlete had to meet strict requirements in five categories—swimming, jumping, sprinting, throwing, and endurance—over a series of years (usually 7 years after earning silver, or at age over 40) Historical Context: In 1933, the DRA was replaced by the DRL (Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen), with the design being modified in 1937 by the addition of a swastika
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Original but a little damage on nice and worn this Sportabzeichen in bronze, the catch is broken. Manufactured by L. Chr. Lauer from Nürnberg. Nice patina and still a nice display item or to complete a uniform.