Germany. A 1941 Drl Sports Badge certificate_of_authenticity Legend has it that "Irvin"

Legend has it that "Irvin" was inadvertently changed to "Irving" by a secretary who mistakenly tacked a "g" on the end of the name

King's Crown

green residue evident around the base of the posts

identification label in German affixed to the reverse of the ribbon

he enlisted into Imperial Army after the outbreak of the First World War

Germany. A 1941 Drl Sports Badge certificate_of_authenticity Legend has it that "Irvin"(Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund fr Leibesbungen Abzeichen). Constructed of bronzed metal alloy; consisting of a DRL eagle with a black mobile swastika superimposed on its chest, with a partial laurel wreath at the base, dated 1941; measuring 21. 66 mm (w) x 20. 94 mm (h); with a 54 mm long needle pin; in overall very fine condition.