TacHel Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I found these for sale on a French web site, I've never seen them before, I've seen the ribbons worn by German (and other European) soldiers but know nothing abouth them and am seeking info. They come in bronze, silver in gold in 2 models, DOSB and DSB. 1- What is the difference between DSOB and DSB? 2- Are both types awarded to military personnel? 3- Award criteria? Thanking you in advance, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauptmann Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Does this help a bit? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Sports_Badge Dan :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yup, thanks! DSB 2007 to 2012. DSOB will only come into effect in 2012... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 The organizations: DSB = Deutscher Sportbund Badges with this abbreviation awarded 1952 - 2006. DOSB = Deutsche Olympischer Sportbund Badges with this abbreviation awarded since 2007. It is always the same name for the sports badge = Deutsches Sportabzeichen It is not a military sports badge, it was and is civilian. But soldiers can have it, and higher grades must have it. http://de.wikipedia...._Sportabzeichen Uwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Vielen dank! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Spooner Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 It looks like a 16mm miniature. But the ribbon has not the German width. It looks wider than the 15mm or 10mm ribbon for a mini medal bar. Because of the mentioned French web side, probably for french people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 It looks like a 16mm miniature. But the ribbon has not the German width. It looks wider than the 15mm or 10mm ribbon for a mini medal bar. Because of the mentioned French web side, probably for french people. They are in fact both full size medals. And as you state, since they're made in France... Most probably for French recipients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fregatte Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 everybody can get this medal. it is the only one approved by the Bundespräsident and therefore can be worn on uniform. the conditions are 5 different sports achievements. not very easy.though.you can find them under "Bedingungen für Deutsches Sportabzeichen" google and then start your workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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