Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Merit Badges for HJ and SA Personnel Auction Archive in January 1916

in January 1916

moderate loss of finish is evident to the gilded features with additional flecking of the enamel

It was later awarded to individuals and organizations for merits in building and strengthening of the Armed Forces and commanding military units during peacetime

measuring 145 mm (w) x 218 mm (h) each

the obverse bearing a central non-ferrous metal cockade with a red wool centrepiece

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Merit Badges for HJ and SA Personnel Auction Archive in January 1916(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including: 1. An HJ Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune bearing a central mobile swastika, surrounded by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR MERIT IN THE H. J.), the reverse with a vertical pinback, stamped with an award number of 247313, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 101 for Gustav Brehmer,