Germany, HJ. A Mixed Lot of Commemorative Badges Auction worn on a full length

worn on a full length sash in yellow

Almost three years passed before Hughes attempted to enlist for Second World War service in 1939 but was rejected due to his age

and opens with a reinforced vertical slit

and a rightward-opening stamped flat catch on a plate soldered to the badge

The buckle exhibits spotting and bruising

Germany, HJ. A Mixed Lot of Commemorative Badges Auction worn on a full length(HJ Erinnerungsabzeichen). A mixed lot of commemorative badges, including: 1. A 1936 German Youth Festival badge, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 37 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A 1939 Krnten district sports festival badge, constructed of white bakelite with gilt highlights, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked RICHARD SIEPER & SHNE, LDENSCHEID, along with a