Germany, Hj. A Mixed Lot Of Youth Badges

(HJ Abzeichen). A mixed lot of seven youth badges, including:

1. An HJ cap/membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, vertical pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/101” for Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 15 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

2. A second HJ cap/membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, vertical pinback, the reverse marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/78” for Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid, measuring 15 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), with some flecking and scratching visible to the enamel, in very fine condition.

3. A Jungmädel Merit Badge, constructed of silvered bronze with embroidery, horizontal pinback, the reverse marked with an RZM logos and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 22 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

4. An HJ Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade miniature, constructed of aluminum, the reverse with a vertical pinback, marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/72” for Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart, measuring 14 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

5. A 1936 HJ summer camp badge, constructed of aluminum, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked “R. SIEPER & SÖHNE, LÜDENSCHEID”, measuring 15 mm (w) x 26 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

6. A Reich Youth Sports Badge, Silver Grade miniature stick pin, constructed of silvered bronze, the reverse maker marked “WERNSTEIN, JENA”, measuring 16 mm in diameter, with moderate loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.

7. A German Youth Hostel Association Pin, constructed of magnetic metal, unmarked, measuring 25 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.