constructed of golden embroidered feathers with a golden V-shaped chevron that is 11 mm wide for the rank of Gefreiter
DIEPENBROCK”
The Admiralty obviously thought that workers with war service badges was a good idea as in late 1914
An NSDAP supporting member badge
The hilt features a hooked quillon and curved pommel facilitating a comfortable grip
Germany, HJ. A Golden Honour Badge, Early and Primary Award Example, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter Newly Listed constructed of golden embroidered feathers(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an HJ membership badge situated within a gilded border, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, stamped with an award number of 30557, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 15 for Ferdinand Hoffsttter, Bonn, measuring 16. 60 mm (w) x 28. 78 mm (h), weighing 3. 3 grams, a scarce early and primary award example in