Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Bronze Grade, by Steinhauer & Lück United Republic of dated 28 October 1944 and

dated 28 October 1944 and closing with Milch’s handwritten signature in graphite pencil

with loss of the red enamels of the crown

measuring 38 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

By 1935 hours tanks (enemy) were again approaching the sector held by A-38th (N

Edge nicks on the UFBALSM

Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Bronze Grade, by Steinhauer & Lück United Republic of dated 28 October 1944 and(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune, bearing a central mobile swastika, situated within 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 213355, also marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 63 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, measuring 30 mm (w) x 52 mm (h),