(Auszeichnungen und Abzeichen). A mixed lot of four HJ and Jungmädelbund/Bund Deutscher Mädel awards and badges, including:
1. An HJ Proficiency Badge, Iron Grade, constructed of blackened cupal, consisting of a Tyr rune, the obverse 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 vertical pinback, stamped with an issue number of “29422”, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/36” for Berg & Nolte, Lüdenscheid, measuring 30 mm (w) x 52 mm (H), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.
2. An HJ Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade miniature, constructed of aluminum, vertical pinback, the reverse marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 14 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), in very fine condition.
3. A Bund Deutscher Mädel Proficiency Clasp, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured embroidery, horizontal pinback, the reverse stamped with an issue number of “95769” and marked with a partially-visible RZM logo and maker code, measuring 30 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.
4. A Jungmüdelbund Proficiency Clasp, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured machine embroidery, horizontal pinback, the reverse stamped with an issue number of “13552” and marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/35” for Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 20 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.