Germany, SA. A Mint 1939 SA-Gruppe Donau Sports Competition Victor’s Plaque, with Case Newly Listed 48 mm long pin (repaired)

48 mm long pin (repaired)

Each tab measures 42 mm (w) x 95 mm (l)

For his service during the Russian campaign he was awarded the German Cross in Gold on December 26

enamel cracks in the obverse star

After a period of strenuous service in the French theatre

Germany, SA. A Mint 1939 SA-Gruppe Donau Sports Competition Victor’s Plaque, with Case Newly Listed 48 mm long pin (repaired)(Siegerplakette der Gruppen Wettkmpfe SA Gruppe Donau 1939, mit Etui). Constructed of bronze coloured bakelite, the obverse consisting of a semi oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a banner bearing a raised inscription of GRUPPEN WETTKMPFE (GROUP SPORTS COMPETITION), overlaid by a sword bearing an inscription of DEM SIEGER (TO THE VICTOR), flanked by an inscription of SA GRUPPE DONAU 1939, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 80 mm (h),