Any info on this Pin/Medal?

[Da Sand Crab]

Appears to be German. The date is 1974. The entire item is 4 inches in length from top piece, chain and bottom. Thanks.

 

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[Old River]

Boy you come up with some goodone's. Got me.....

 

[thrillathahunt]

The bottom reads, water wheel in Regnitzgrund, river in Germany.

 

[Mackaydon]

This may relate to your medal:
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 pins and patches) for collecting a certain number of events. Volkssport participants enjoy recording distances and event participation in international record books.

A Volksmarch is one of several possible Volkssports that can include skiing, biking, or swimming.
Don........
Source: Wikipedia

 

[Da Sand Crab]

This may relate to your medal:
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 pins and patches) for collecting a certain number of events. Volkssport participants enjoy recording distances and event participation in international record books.

A Volksmarch is one of several possible Volkssports that can include skiing, biking, or swimming.
Don........
Source: Wikipedia

Thanks for the info. It's amazing to wonder how it got lost in Hawaii...

 

[Retired Sarge]

A lot of us Military personnel did Volksmarching while stationed in Europe, some units/squadrons would do it in place of our annual PT. I had friends that would travel around to do the different Volksmarches to get the medals, plates and other items that they would give away for completing it. So this one was most likely lost by a Service-member or his/her dependent. We lose a lot of stuff, 19 years as a USAF dependent, and 24 years in the USAF, I've lost more than I have found.

Mike
USAF Retired

 

[mojjax]

Mrs. mojjax has been on dozens of Volksmarch events , most here in the U.S. . 2 were over in Germany , where it's quite a festive occasion , there is lots o beer , sausage , and music !

Here is her special Volksmarch hat , some pins and patches & a stein .

 

[Da Sand Crab]

Thanks for all of your help. I appreciate the time and info.