This section contains examples of both DRA and DRL badges. The Deutscher Reichsausschuss für Olympische Spiele (DRA) "German Imperial Commission for Olympic Games", was the German Olympic Sports organization for the Summer Olympics of 1916. The Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund für Leibesübungen (NSRL), known as Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen (DRL) until 1938, was the umbrella organization for sports during the Third Reich.

DRLBADGE #47747C Silvered DRL Badge

This badge is in very nice condition throughout showing little wear. It features an ovaled background with overlapping oak leaves having a swastika at the bottom.

In the center is an intertwined set of “DRL” letters having all of the silvering still present throughout their surfaces. The reverse has a barrel hinge with straight pin and catch soldered to the medal.

The badge is marked on the reverse CHR LAUER NUREMBERG. A very nice example here of a fairly difficult badge to find.

Near Mint. $175.00

DRLBADGE #47748C Bronze DRL Badge

This badge is in very nice condition still being quite crisp throughout. It features a nice bronze shade having the oval with overlapping oak leaves on the surfaces. The bottom portion has a swastika.

In the center which is open is an intertwined set of DRL initials. The reverse has a barrel hinge with straight pin and catch soldered to the medal.

This badge is marked Werstein Jena.

Near Mint. $135.00

DRLBADGE #47749C Personalized Bronze DRL Badge

This DRL badge is in nice condition with a nice bronze tone with an oval wreath featuring overlapping oak leaves. In the center is the intertwined DRL initials with an open background. There is a swastika at the bottom of the wreath. The reverse features a barrel hinge with straight pin and catch which is soldered to the badge.

It is interesting to note that other than the maker marking which is Werstein Jena there is also the owner’s monogram R. R. and also “612”. I don’t know what the 612 means but it must have had some significance to its original owner. It is interesting to see a personalized DRL badge and I believe that this is the first example I have seen.

Excellent. $150.00

DRLBADGE #44096C Early DRA Badge & Stickpin

This early DRA Badge is the first type that was issued, with no swastika. It is a fine bronze stamping.

The badge itself is in the form pf an oval wreath of overlapping oak leaves with a swastika at the bottom. In the center are the open, intertwined letters “DRA".

The reverse of the badge is marked "M. Sch. No 33918 / Chr. Lauer Nüremberg".

Accompanying the badge is a matching stickpin, in fine bronze. The stick pin is marked "Gesch Gesch / L. Chr. Lauer / Nüremberg Berlin NW68".

A fine, high quality set here.

Excellent Plus. $195.00

DRLBADGE #42830 DRL Badge

This bronze DRL Badge shows minor surface wear but is in overall good condition.

The badge itself features an oval wreath of overlapping oak leaves with a swastika at the bottom. In the center are the open, intertwined letters "DRL".

The reverse surface of the badge is marked "DRGM 85269" and "Wernstein Jenna".

A good badge here.

Excellent. $85.00

DRLBADGE #42087C Silvered DRL Badge

It is very rare to see these DRL Badges with silvering. This one is constructed of brass.

This example has a fine gilded wreath with the pierced, intertwined initials “DRL” in the center. The silver plate on the letters has some wear; about 98% of the silver remains intact.

The reverse of the badge is marked “Wernstein, Jenna”.

A good example here.

Excellent Plus. $195.00

DRLBADGE #38597C DRL Sports Badge in Silver

It is very rare to see these DRL Badges in silver. This example has a fine gilded wreath with the pierced, intertwined initials “DRL” in the center. The silver plate on the letters has some wear; about 90% of the silver remains intact.

The reverse of the badge is marked “DRGM”, “35269” and “Wernstein, Jenna”. There is a barrel hinge with a silver straight pin and catch soldered directly to the badge.

A good looking DRL Badge here.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $395.00

DRLBADGE #33917 Bronze DRL Badge

This DRL Badge is in good condition throughout with fairly crisp overlapping oak leaves making up the oval leaf design.

At the bottom of the oval is a mobile swastika. The oval is cut out in the center and features the intertwined initials of this sports organization, “DRL”.

On the reverse of the badge the maker and town are raised out, “Wernstein Jena” and on the other side is the DRGM patent pending marking as well as the patent number. The reverse of the badge has a good barrel hinge with straight pin and cup hook soldered directly to the badge.

A good example here.

Excellent Plus. $95.00

DRLBADGE #22045 DRL Sports Badge

This DRL Sports Badge has a very fine deep, plum-like patination. It is an oval design having overlapping oak leaves throughout the edges. At the bottom is a raised out mobile swastika. In the center it is pierced and has the three intertwined letters, "DRL".

The reverse has a good pin and shows that the badge is stamped as it has a vaulting to its appearance.

There are no marks on the back.

Excellent Plus, Plus. $90.00