Germany, HJ. A Lot of Proficiency Badges

(HJ Leistungsabzeichen). A mixed lot of HJ Proficiency Badges, including:

1. An Iron Grade award, constructed of blackened zink, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune, overlaid by a central mobile swastika, set 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 issue number of “132525”, also marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/101” for Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 29.97 mm (w) x 51.34 mm (h), weighing 16.4 grams, demonstrating age-appropriate loss of finish to high-contact points, in very fine condition.

2. A miniature Iron Grade award, constructed of blackened zink, the reverse with a vertical pinback, marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/101” for Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 13.42 mm (w) x 21.43 mm (h), weighing 0.9 grams, demonstrating age-appropriate loss of finish to high-contact points, in very fine condition.

3. A Silver Grade award, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune, overlaid by a central mobile swastika, set 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 issue number of “23414”, marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 30.28 mm (w) x 51.13 mm (h), weighing 8.2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

4. A miniature Silver Grade award, constructed of silvered zink, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 13.25 mm (w) x 21.37 mm (h), weighing 1.1 grams, in near extremely fine condition.