Netherlands Proficiency Badge Instituted 1934 Nationale Vereeniging tot bevordering van Harmonische Lichaamsontwikkeling (NVHL) EF

Netherlands – Nationale Vereeniging tot bevordering van Harmonische Lichaamsontwikkeling (NVHLO), Proficiency Badge, instituted 1934

Obverse:
Shield-shaped badge. At centre two conjoined classical profile heads facing left. Above and below blue enamel bands with the inscriptions “N.O.C.” and “H.L.O.”.

Reverse:
Plain, without inscription.

Material: Bronze, with blue enamel
Suspension: Ribbon suspension with pin fitting
Ribbon: Original ribbon in orange and dark blue vertical stripes
Edge: Plain


Historical Context:
This badge was issued by the Nationale Vereeniging tot bevordering van Harmonische Lichaamsontwikkeling (NVHLO), founded in 1934 and officially recognised by Royal Decree on 25 October 1934. The organisation was also recognised by the Nederlandsch Olympisch Comité.

The badge was awarded to participants who successfully completed a series of physical proficiency tests. These tests were organised according to age groups and gender, each with specific performance requirements.

Remarks:
Official proficiency badge of a Dutch physical education organisation. Complete with original ribbon and pin fitting.

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