Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges

Item #G50214

$200
(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of three badges, including a Dutch National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK) Eastern Front Volunteer Badge, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a wheel topped by an inscription of “TROUW” (“LOYALTY”), around a central raised Wolfsangel rune flanked by a Stahlhelm and sword, unmarked, measuring 47 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), missing its pinback and with extensive pitting and oxidation evident, in poor condition; a HJ Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune bearing a central mobile swastika, within a circular ring bearing an inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER HJ” (“FOR MERIT IN THE HJ”), the reverse bearing a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/101” for Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 30 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), missing its pinback and with some loss of finish evident, in poor condition, and; a 1939 HJ Regional Trade Competition Victor’s Badge, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, around a white enameled disc bearing an inscription of “GAUSIEGER 1939”, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked “G. BREHMER, MARKNEUKIRCHEN”, measuring 40 mm in diameter, the eagle and HJ insignia are missing and there is moderate loss of finish to the metal, in poor condition.