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WWII GERMAN 1936 OLYMPICS JUDGE BADGE -
Germany hosted the Olympic games in 1936.
The badge featured here was issued to German olympic judges. The design of the badge consists of a metal circular shape with enamel finish applied to the front. Two circles, one inside the other, are located in the front. The outer circle is thinner and red in color. It has the following words scrolled around it: "XI Olimpiade Berlin - Kampfrichter".
The inner circle is white. It displays an eagle with a swastika in the chest. The eagle is a separate metal piece affixed to the top section. Just below that is the olympic games logo (multi-circle design).
The back of the badge has a sprint-type pin soldered to the body. The Manufacturer's logo is found in the lower section. The words Ges Gesch are placed in the upper part.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This award is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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