Germany, HJ. A Leader Sports Badge, by Gustav Brehmer
(Führer-Sportabzeichen der HJ). Instituted 6 May 1938 by Baldur von Schirach. (1938-1944 issue). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal with enamel, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding a black enameled disc, overlaid by a Tyr rune bearing a central mobile swastika, within a circular ring bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H.J.” (“FOR MERIT IN THE H.J.”), the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, stamped with a letter “B” indicating a replacement piece, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/101” for Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 39.72 mm (w) x 50.84 mm (h), 38.0 grams, with minor oxidation and loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.

