The picture shows a view of all (6) Different Volksmarsch Advertising Award Items in this lot. These are medals, badges, pins, and a cloth patch. Two are on their originals cards. Some were taken out of their clear bags to be pictured. Beginning at the top left this lot includes the following: The first item is a badge with a pin on the back. It has a red, white, and blue enameled shield with a UnitedStes Great Seal emblem. It reads as follows: NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS MONTH AMERICAN VOLKSSPORT ASSOC. CO-SPONSOR 1985 AVA PRESIDENTS COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS & SPORTS The second item is a medal with a red and blue ribbon. It has (13) enameled country flags around the outside and a global map in the center. It is marked as follows: GLOBAL III The third item is an embroidered cloth patch. It is in red, white, blue, and gold. It has a Great Seal emblem an AVA logo and images of a hiker, skier, cyclist, and a swimmer. It is marked as follows: AVA NPFSM 1988 PRESIDENTS COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS & SPORTS The fourth item is another medal. It has a blue ribbon. This one has U.S. President Harry Truman walking with a cane in front of the White House. It is marked as follows: 33rd PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES HARRY S. TRUMAN FAMOUS WALKERS AVA IVV 1988 The fifth item is an unopened & carded enameled pin. It has bears, trees, and mountains. It is marked as follows: AMERICAN VOLKSSPORT ASSOCIATION AVA IVV MARCH FOR PARKS 1996 NATIONAL PARKS AND CONSERVTION ASSOCIATION The sixth and final item in this lot is a carded enameled medal. It has an image of a horse drawn carriage going by a building. It is marked as follows: THE YANKEE STROLLERS SINCE 1928 AVA IVV 2nd VOLKSMARCH 1985 To judge the sizes the larger card measures 3-1/2'' x 5-1/4''. All of these awards are in mint unused condition. Below here, for reference, is some additional information: Volksmarching From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Volksmarching (from German Volksmarsch meaning ''peoples' march'') is a form of non-competitive fitness walking that developed in Europe. Participants typically walk 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) on an outdoor path. Volksmarch associations offer incentive awards (usually medals, pins, and patches) for collecting a certain number of events. Volkssport participants enjoy recording distances and event participation in international record books. Less frequently used terms are Volkswanderung and Volkswalk. A Volksmarch is one of several possible Volkssports that can include skiing, biking, or swimming. |