Germany, Hj. A Golden Leader’s Sport Badge, Designation B, By Gustav Brehmer

(Das Goldene Führer-Sportabzeichen). Instituted on 15 May 1938 by Baldur von Schirach. A round, gilded bronze, with black enamels, badge, the obverse centre presents a mobile swastika, circumscribed with FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER HJ, with an upward pointing arrow underneath, over a black-enamelled field surrounded by a golden laurel wreath, the reverse presents a vertical pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly, the reverse centre bears the designation B, maker marked with RZM M1/101 for Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen, measuring 39.60 mm (w) x 50.79 mm (h), presenting some gilt wear, and in overall near very fine condition.

Footnote: The first award was presented at Nürnberg at the Party Rally in 1938. No awards were rendered after 1943. An estimated 11,000 badges were presented during this time period.