Germany, HJ. A Mixed Lot of Youth Badges

(Jugend Abzeichen). A mixed lot of four youth badges, including:

1. An HJ membership/cap badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, vertical pinback, the reverse marked “8”, measuring 14 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

2. A second HJ membership/cap badge, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels, vertical pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/72” for Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart, measuring 14 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

3. A 1936 HJ Sports Festival badge, constructed of aluminum, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 15 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

4. A Jungmädel Merit Badge, constructed of silvered bronze with embroidery, horizontal pinback, the reverse marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 22 mm (w) x 16 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.