Germany, Drl. A 1939 Drl Long Jump Champion’s Plaque GTRexclude badge maker marked AWS 1942

badge maker marked AWS 1942 indicating the manufacturer Arno Wallpach of Salzburg

They waited there until the camp was liberated by the 14th Armored Division on April 5

In 1942 from their base in Augusta

marked “R” “STERLING” on reverse

measuring 73 mm

Germany, Drl. A 1939 Drl Long Jump Champion’s Plaque GTRexclude badge maker marked AWS 1942(Deutsches Reichsbund for Leibenbungen Weitsprung Sieger Plakette). Constructed of silver, obverse depicting DRL coat of arms with inscription D. R. L. Kreisfest 1937, II. SIEGER, Weitsprung (D. R. L. Sports Competition 1937, Second WINNER, Long Jump), unmarked, measuring 51 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), in very fine condition.