and a rightward-opening stamped flat catch on a plate soldered to the badge
It was created on April 12
and opens with a reinforced vertical slit
Almost three years passed before Hughes attempted to enlist for Second World War service in 1939 but was rejected due to his age
measuring 140 mm (w) x 150 mm (l) x 40 mm (l)
Germany, HJ. A Mixed Lot of Commemorative Badges Auction and a rightward-opening stamped flat(HJ Erinnerungsabzeichen). A mixed lot of commemorative badges, including: 1. A 1936 German Youth Festival badge, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 37 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A 1939 Krnten district sports festival badge, constructed of white bakelite with gilt highlights, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked RICHARD SIEPER & SHNE, LDENSCHEID, along with a