Germany, Third Reich. A Bronze Grade Drl Sports Badge, By Wernstein Jena GTRexclude During the battle the Bismarck

During the battle the Bismarck had been hit by HMS Prince of Wales causing damage to her fuel tanksand disabling one of her engines

with the backing plate and both prongs fully preserved

A late war issue HJ Member’s armband

seventeen with a matte finish

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

Germany, Third Reich. A Bronze Grade Drl Sports Badge, By Wernstein Jena GTRexclude During the battle the Bismarck(Deutscher Reichsbund fr Leibesbungen Sportabzeichen). Constructed of bronze; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath, with a bow and a mobile swastika on the bottom and DRL in script in the centre; vertical pinback; marked Wernstein Jena and DRGM on the reverse; measuring 38. 75 mm (w) x 48. 12 mm (h); weighing 17. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.