Reiter-Abzeichen.

[tigre]

Hello to all ; here goes some photos and a question..........

Rider Badge.

Here we see a German officer during an instruction with a machine gun MG-34, the official wears the Rider Badge (Reiter-Abzeichen); can anyone provide more details about the criteria for this award?

Source: Fotoalbum-Offz-DKTIG-24_Pz-Div-Givry-France-Stalingrad- bei eBay_de 1918-1945 (endet 28_01_08 184500 MEZ).

Cheers. Raúl M .

[John G.]

From "For Führer and Fatherland- Political & Civil Awards of the 3rd Reich" by Angolia....
"3rd Cl. Bronze"....Awarded for success in Horse Racing... (61,710 awards 1931-1942)
"2nd Cl. Silver......Awarded for success at Tournaments & Shows....(6,183 awards 1931-42)
"1st Cl. Gold........Awarded for outstanding achievement in equestrian sports.....(210 awards 1931-42)

Hope this helps....
John G.

[tigre]

Hello to all ; thanks for your great help on this topic John G. . Cheers. Raúl M .

[tigre]

Hello to all ; more: The Deutsches Reiterabzeichen. More on this............
Source: https://www.militarytrader.com/military ... -the-reich
https://horsesoldier.wordpress.com/tag/reiterabzeichen/
https://buchhai.de/getImage/http:/www2. ... /29108.jpg

Cheers. Raúl M .

[tigre]

Hello to all ; more: Equestrian Badges.............................
Source: https://www.historical-media.com/_featured_kaupert.htm

Cheers. Raúl M .

[John G.]

Great picture, thanks for sharing.
John G.

[Wehrwirts1]

Thanks for posting, interesting pictures!
John

[WAR LORD]

The award badges

[WAR LORD]

the other award shown is German Horse Drivers Badge

[tigre]

Thanks for your compliments John G and John and good complement Ward Lord . Cheers. Raúl M .

[tigre]

Hello to all ; another well known: Equestrian Badges.............................
Source: http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachmen ... 135870.jpg

Cheers. Raúl M .