A *German Pre War - WWII Sporting Award Plaque in good to very good condition. The plaque appears to be a German sporting award from the Starnberg area of Bavaria, likely dating from the early-to-mid 20th century, and commemorates a first-place or winning performance in a “5-Kampf” (five-event competition/pentathlon). The inscription appears to reference a Turn- und Sportverein (gymnastics and sports club) in Starnberg, with “Sieger im 5-Kampf” translating approximately as “winner of the five-event competition.” Such competitions were common in German athletic and gymnastics clubs and did not necessarily refer to the modern Olympic pentathlon; they could consist of various track-and-field, gymnastics, or strength events. Although the plaque could potentially date to the Weimar or Nazi period, the inscription alone does not establish a specifically Nazi or WWII connection, and its exact date and organization would require examination of the plaque's design, maker's mark, symbols, and complete inscription. *Due to Proxibids/Live auctioneers new payment processor, Payrix, having policy against processing payment for German WWII Militaria or “Nazi” memorabilia, this item will require payment through an external processor. If your invoice contains even one item from the above category, we will have to send an external invoice for payment. You should receive an email and or text message with a link for payment within 24 hours following the auction. If you require international shipping, the buyer must arrange shipping through an exporter or make arrangements to a US based address (third party) within 3 weeks of the auctions closing date.