Germany, Third Reich. Badge of the DLRG, Deutschen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft, German Sea Rescue Association, was founded in 1913 as an independent organization of the German Swimming League. The aim of the DLRG was to instruct the German public in water safety and water-related lifesaving skills and techniques. On 25 September 1933, the DLRG was placed under the authority of the Reichssportführer (National Sports Leader), Hans von Tschammer und Osten, and three proficiency-rated lapel badges were introduced. The lapel badges were offered in three grades with different qualifications required for their award. When awarded, the badges were accompanied by the appropriate certificate of ownership. The three grades of the badge were the Grundschein (Basic Certificate), the Prüfungsschein (Test Certificate), and the Lehrschein (Instructor Certificate). Note: The DRLG also instituted an additional decoration for personnel who rescued a person in distress on the water, with the same basic design as the qualification decorations.

The badge has a horizontal oval base with a raised outer rim enclosing the embossed DLRG-style national eagle, with its wings partially spread, on «waves» with the organization’s abbreviation, «DLRG,» embossed in the center. The raised outer rim features embossed oak leaves on the lower edge and the inscription «Leistungsshein» embossed on the upper edge. No markings. Includes its original pin. This is the large-size badge, almost 55 mm wide.
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