Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Auction Archive 27 mm x 27 mm

27 mm x 27 mm each

the obverse bears a central white Maltese cross paty with a red enamel circular centre inscribed with “DB” on a blue enamel background

constructed of magnetic iron

surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon and ringed by a ribbed border

it was decided that the money would instead be spent on the production of gold medals to present to each individual member of the crews involved

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Auction Archive 27 mm x 27 mmAn HJ Proficiency Badge by Karl Wurster in Coupal, marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia, maker marked "M1 34" (Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen) and number stamped "88599" on the reverse, 30. 2 mm x 51. 4 mm, vertical pinback, light contact and surface wear, very fine condition.