Germany, HJ. A Mixed Lot of Badges

 1. An HJ Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered cupal, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune, bearing a central mobile swastika, situated within a circular ring bearing an inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H.J.” (“FOR MERIT IN THE H.J.”), the reverse with a vertical pinback, stamped with an award number of “90764”, also marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 30 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), demonstrating crude repair of the pinback and some loss of finish to the base metal, in fair condition.

2. A 1939 HJ Styria district sports festival commemorative badge, constructed of white bakelite, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “BRÜDER SCHNEIDER, WIEN”, along with the firm’s RZM code, measuring 50 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

3. A 1939 HJ national sports competition commemorative badge, constructed of pressed card stock, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 38 mm in diameter, in near mint condition.

4. A 1939 Kärnten district sports festival commemorative badge, constructed of white bakelite with gilt highlights, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked “RICHARD SIEPER & SÖHNE, LÜDENSCHEID”, along with the firm’s RZM code, measuring 35 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.