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 Tyr rune overlaid by a mobile swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of “FÜR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H.J.” (“FOR MERIT IN THE H.J.”), the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 30.62 mm (w) x 51.21 mm (h), weighing 14.8 grams, most of the silver finish has been lost, in overall better than very fine condition.

