German Expert Horseman’s Badge.
Institutedon 23rd February 1937
Rarity – Extremely rare
Known Makers – Ernst L. Müller, Pforzheim
This award consists of a circular badge that measures 50 mm high by 51.5 mm wide, with a wreath of oak leaves running round the outside which comprises of nine single leaves, laid tip over stalk and meeting at the apex tip to tip. At the base is a raised circle with the SA symbol, which measures 10.5 mm. On to the recessed flat field is superimposed a rider dressed in SA uniform, mounted on a horse performing piaffe.
The reverse is plain with a hinge and hook that are attached to an oblong plate that is then sweated to the body of the badge. Beneath this is the four-digit issue number, which is prefixed by a nought if less than four. The manufacturer's name is beneath this in small, stamped capital letters, 'ERNST L. MÜLLER, PFORZHEIM
SA-Obergruppenführer Litzmann, the head of the Nationalsozialistisches Reiterkorps - NSRK, instituted this award on 23rd February 1937. This was to encourage riding and horse management among its members. The National Socialist Riding Corps was first formed in March 1936 and was mainly independent but was subordinate to the SA in so far that Litzmann was under the authority of the chief of the SA, Victor Lutze.
The conditions of award of the badge were;
a) Passing with a 'merit' the riding and horse-drawn vehicles
Proficiency test.
b) Be capable of instructing others in horsemanship.
c) Possess the qualities of leadership.
d) Have gained the SA Sports Badge.
e) Have served one year as an officer in the NSRK.
The badge was worn on the lower left breast of any uniform and took precedence over all other riding badges, excluding them from being worn in conjunction with this award. It was awarded with a citation and presentation box both of which are unknown to the author.
Litzmann Karl Sigmind - Governor-General
1 August 1893 31 July 1949 D.
Party Number
Cross of Honour 1914-18 Combatants, 1914 Wound Badge Black Class, Danzig Cross 1st Class, Golden Party Badge,
Karl-Sigis also referred to as Karl Sigmind Litzmann was born in Minden East Prussia and Danzig . It was later renamed SA-Gruppe “Tannenberg”. By 1934 he was leader of SA- Obergruppe II and was based in Stettin , this controlled three SA Groups. He was responsible for horse breeding and control. The National Socialist Riding Corp (N.S.R.K.) was first formed in March 1936. It was largely independent but was subordinate to the SA in so far as it’s commander, Litzmann, was under the authority of Victor Lutz, the Chief of the SA. To encourage riding and horsemanship, Litzmann instituted on 23rd February 1937 a special award, the German Expert Horseman’s Badge for members of the N.S.R.K. by late 1937 he was national training inspector for riding and driving with his Head Quarters in Berlin Estonia Estonia in the summer of 1941 had been installed in Tallinn in December of that year as commander of the German Security Police and SD in Estonia
1911 Fahnenjunker Jag rgt z Pferde 6.
1913/14 offizier Reitschule.
1914/18: Res. Inf. rgt 261, generalkommando XXXX Res. korps, GardeFüss rgt as Ord offizier, kp führer, rgt adj, bat führer.
1919 FK Freiw. Landesschutzenkorps.
1920 Landwirt at Althof-Didlaken.
1929 join NSDAP.
1931 SA-Gruppenführer u F SA Gruppe Ostland.
1932 F Selbstandige SA-Gruppe Ostland (Konigsberg ).
1933 -1939 Preuss. Staatsrat.
1933F SA Obergruppe I.
27.6.1933 SA-Obergruppenführer.
1934 F SA Obergruppe II.
1936 Reichsinspekteur für Reit und Fahr ausbildung und F SA Reiterkorps.
1932 Mitgied der Landstag (Prussia
12.11.1933 MdR.
1934 Mitglied des Volksgerichthofes.
1941 - 1944 Generalkommissar fur Estland (zv führer stab Osaf).
1913/14 offizier Reitschule.
1914/18: Res. Inf. rgt 261, generalkommando XXXX Res. korps, GardeFüss rgt as Ord offizier, kp führer, rgt adj, bat führer.
1919 FK Freiw. Landesschutzenkorps.
1920 Landwirt at Althof-Didlaken.
1929 join NSDAP.
1931 SA-Gruppenführer u F SA Gruppe Ostland.
1932 F Selbstandige SA-Gruppe Ostland (
1933 -1939 Preuss. Staatsrat.
1933
27.6.1933 SA-Obergruppenführer.
1934 F SA Obergruppe II.
1936 Reichsinspekteur für Reit und Fahr ausbildung und F SA Reiterkorps.
1932 Mitgied der Landstag (
12.11.1933 MdR.
1934 Mitglied des Volksgerichthofes.
1941 - 1944 Generalkommissar fur Estland (zv führer stab Osaf).
SA - Cavalry personnel prepare for a mounted compertion.
German Expert Horseman’s Badge Fake.
The badge should be made of aluminium; this badge is a heavier metal. The obverse shows signs of light pitting, a signe of casting. The reverse tells all, the makers mark is raised as is the Paul Caseberg LOGO. This should be incused. Thus showing that the badge was a casting. The pin assembly is also totally incorrect.
