For your consideration is this Norwegian Sledge made by Davos Germina in The German Democratic Republic (East Germany) circa 1950-70s. The history of the world-famous Davos sledge began in the nineteenth century. Carpenters from Davos worked on improving the Norwegian sledge. The sledge received its moniker during the first, famous toboggan race in Davos in 1883. At the time, daredevil sledge pilots hurtled down the snow-covered streets from Davos-Wolfgang to Klosters. The Davos International Toboggan Club was established and led by the English poet and literature critic John Addington Symonds in the same year. The Davos sledge is generally made of ash wood and is 31 1/2 to 51 inches long. A Davos sledge features a more upright position than a toboggan does. In contrast to a toboggan, the Davos sledge is controlled with the feet, by placing the foot next to the inside edge of the snow. The sledge is also slowed with the feet. This Davos sledge shows an ashwood construction with two metal support beams running under the seat. The front features a small black metal bar that could be used to tie rope to for hauling larger items. The top shows a faded logo reading, "Davos Germina" while the bottom is stamped reading, "Made In GDR". The sledge shows good condition overall with wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major or obvious damage is present. The sledge measures 31 3/4" L x 12 3/4" W x 10" H and weighs 8 pounds and 14 ounces.