Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Bronze Grade, by Gustav Brehmer Republic of demonstrating nicks throughout the edge

demonstrating nicks throughout the edge in addition to a consistent patina throughout the base metal

maker marked WH for Wilhelm Hobacher

He entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on May 11

49 mm x 61

George VI (3044121 SJT

Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Bronze Grade, by Gustav Brehmer Republic of demonstrating nicks throughout the edge(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed aluminum, the obverse consisting of a Tiwaz rune, overlaid by a central mobile swastika, in turn surrounded by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR MERIT IN THE H. J.), the reverse with a vertical pinback, stamped with an award number of 47021, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 101 for Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 30