Germany. An Hj Silver Grade Proficinecy Badge certificate_of_authenticity as well as with machine

as well as with machine gun models 15 and 81

in box of issue

for them to wear when they were shot down so that they would not be mistaken for downed Allied fliers and shot

weighing 81

A Territorial Force Group to a H

Germany. An Hj Silver Grade Proficinecy Badge certificate_of_authenticity as well as with machineA fine example of a third reich period HJ silver grade proficincy badge; in silvered cupal; vertical pinback; maker marked RZM M1 35 for Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida as well as B denoting private purchase on the reverse; measuring 30. 98 mm x 51. 68 mm; weighing 8. 4 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.