Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Auction on top of green fabric

on top of green fabric

Star measures 72x72mm

Constructed of gilded metal

likely by enemy bombardment

Wittich earned the promotion of Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) and two years later he was the Chief of Staff of the 2nd Division

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Auction on top of green fabric(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune overlaid by a mobile swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR MERIT IN THE H. J.), the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 34 for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 30. 62 mm (w) x 51. 21 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, most of the silver finish has been