WW2 German DRL Sports Badge In Bronze Maker Marked Wernstein Jena

The WW2 German DRL Sports Badge in Bronze, maker marked Wernstein Jena, is an original Third Reich-era award issued by the Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen (DRL), the official German National Sports Association. The bronze class was typically awarded to men who met specific athletic requirements, and the badge served as recognition of physical proficiency. Constructed from a bronze-finished alloy, it displays an interlocking “DRL” monogram on the obverse, encompassed by a laurel wreath. The reverse is marked “Wernstein Jena,” indicating production by the firm Wernstein, located in the city of Jena, a recognized manufacturer of this badge during the period. The badge is fitted with a horizontal pin for uniform or civilian clothing attachment. Measuring approximately 51mm by 42mm, this specimen reflects the standards of design and manufacture typical of its time. It is a representative example of sports achievement recognition in Nazi Germany prior to and during