Original WWII German Hitler Youth HJ PROFICIENCY BADGE IN BRONZE. (Leistungsabzeichen der HJ) Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWII German Hitler Youth HJ PROFICIENCY BADGE IN BRONZE. (Leistungsabzeichen der HJ) Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. The Leistungsabzeichen der HJ, (Proficiency Badge of the HJ), was instituted as the first Hitler Youth award by Reichsjugendführer Baldur von Schirach on May 1ST 1934 as an incentive for HJ members to increase their proficiency in military oriented athletics, academics, field exercises, and shooting. The badge was established in three grades of Silver, Bronze and Iron, with the age of the recipient being the determining factor of which grade the individual was eligible for. Seventeen year old’s were eligible for the Silver badge, sixteen year old’s for the Bronze badge and fifteen year old’s for the Iron badge. Each HJ member was issued a Leistungsbuch, (Qualification book), to record their achievements and verify their right to wear the badge when awarded. Originally the badges were worn on the left breast pocket of the HJ service uniform but later regulations altered wear to the right breast pocket. The stamped, polished alloy award is in the form of a Tyr-rune with a circle superimposed to it, upon which is embossed, in runic script, “Für Leistungen In Der H.J.” (For Proficiency In The H.J.), encompassing a mobile swastika. To the reverse is a raised RZM mark, “M1/63” indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid. The pin-back device is intact.  Nice example showing the expected minor age and wear overall good   condition.  One of the classic desirable collector’s items   from the third Reich in used but in good but used condition.   Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.   100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Great badge! don’t miss it!