Germany, NSKK. A 1939 NSKK Winter Sports Games Second Place Commemorative Plaque, By Klotz & Kienast Hold Footnote: Herbert Friedrich Wilhelm Backe

Footnote: Herbert Friedrich Wilhelm Backe (1896–1947) was born in Batumi

Both the medal and certificate were issued to those qualified without charge

These may be awarded to anyone deserving

Glue residue on the reverse of the Observer Wing from previous board mounting

The hilt guards are the nickel plated still retaining smooth surfaces with moderate surface marks

Germany, NSKK. A 1939 NSKK Winter Sports Games Second Place Commemorative Plaque, By Klotz & Kienast Hold Footnote: Herbert Friedrich Wilhelm Backe(NSKK Wintersportkmpfe Plakette). Constructed of zink, the obverse bearing a pair of skis flanked by edelweiss, with an inscription of WINTERSPORTKMPFE MOTORGRUPPE ALPENLAND 2. SIEGER ALPINE KOMBINATION topped by a NSKK insignia, in turn flanked by a date of 1939, the reverse with a makers mark of KLOTZ & KIENAST, MNCHEN, measuring 74 mm (w) x 84 mm (h), in very fine condition.