Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, by Karl Wurster

(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of a Sig rune overlaid by a mobile swastika, in turn circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H.J.” (“FOR MERIT IN THE HJ”), the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 30.61 mm (w) x 51.16 mm (h), weighing 14.6 grams, in near extremely fine condition.