G567.)CASED EQUESTRIAN BADGE IN GOLD: known in German as the Deutsches Fahrer-Abzeichen, 1st Class in Gold. Fine gold finish on semi-hollow alloy and handsomely detailed, perfect. A beautiful badge. Reverse has high quality hinge and flat, pointed pin. Reverse is marked in high relief with German design patent 'GESETZLICH GESCHUTZ' (patent protected). Also marked with maker 'L.CHR.LAUER, NURNBERG, BERLIN'. Comes in 3" square brown leatherette case, lined inside with ivory shade plush velvet. It's slotted to perfectly accommodate hinge/pin assembly. Upper interior is padded with white satin. EXC++++