Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges

Item #M0488-5

$271
(Erinnerungsabzeichen). A mixed lot of nine badges, including a Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ) Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Sig rune, the obverse overlaid by a central mobile swastika within a circular ring bearing an inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER D.J.” (“FOR MERIT IN THE D.J.”), the reverse with a vertical pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/120” for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, measuring 30 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), with total loss of finish evident, in very fine condition; accompanied by eight commemorative badges, with six examples reflecting HJ events and two featuring Saar reunification propaganda, with examples constructed of bronze and magnetic metal, all with reverse horizontal or vertical pinbacks intact, in overall near extremely fine condition.