Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Berg & Nolte Hold Arts and Sciences was founded

Arts and Sciences was founded in 1915 and recognizes men and women of all nationalities

no Second World War information is available for D

and a minor hole in the middle

scratches evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the Grand Cross

another silver aluminum knot holds the insigna in place

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Berg & Nolte Hold Arts and Sciences was founded(Leistungsabzeichen der HJ in Silber). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a Tyr run, overlaid by a central mobile swastika, set within a ring bearing an inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR MERIT IN THE H. J), the reverse bearing a stamped with a number of 75188, a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, and a makers code of M1 36 for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 29. 72 mm (w) x 51. 14 mm (h), weighing 8. 7 grams, accompanied by