Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, by Adolf Schwerdt

(HJ Leistungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Sig rune overlaid by a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H.J.” (“FOR MERIT IN THE H.J.”), the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked “AD. SCHWERDT, STUTTGART”, with issue number “17150”, measuring 29.81 mm (w) x 51.69 mm (h), weighing 7.6 grams, in very fine condition.