Germany, Third Reich. A Silver Grade DRL Sports Badge, by Wernstein of Jena Newly Listed where he trained as a

where he trained as a Radio Operator (Low Speed)

constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured machine embroidery

After serving in the RAF in the 1950s

Bernert’s wartime performance was particularly notable owing to his physical limitations in the form of a paralyzed arm resulting from injuries during his early wartime service as an infantryman

Germany, Third Reich. A Silver Grade DRL Sports Badge, by Wernstein of Jena Newly Listed where he trained as a(Deutsche Reichsauszeichnung fr Leibesbungen in Silber). Instituted July 1st, 1937. Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon overlaid by a mobile swastika, around central stylized initials DRL, the reverse with a barrel hinge, straight vertical pinback, and flat wire catch, maker marked Wernstein Jena'' and marked DRGM 35269 on the reverse, measuring 39. 0 mm (w) x 48. 4