Germany, Third Reich. A German Driver’s Badge, Ii Class In Silver, By L. Christian Lauer Auction better than very fine condition

better than very fine condition with attractive patina from age

complemented by patches and trim in red silk

The case is stainless steel

numbered 130477

along with wear in the white wool where it butts the white cotton lining in the left armpit

Germany, Third Reich. A German Driver’s Badge, Ii Class In Silver, By L. Christian Lauer Auction better than very fine condition(Deutsches Fahrer Abzeichen II. Klasse in Silber). Instituted 16 May 1930. (1930 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a stylized buckle around a raised letter R, with a central chariot 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 39. 10 mm (w) x