Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, by Wächtler & Lange Auction the hanger inscribed with the

the hanger inscribed with the dates "1955-1973"

the Essex Scottish Regiment had suffered 121 fatal casualties

with one small hole near the right breast pocket

Iron Cross 1st

Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, by Wächtler & Lange Auction the hanger inscribed with the(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of an aluminum alloy, 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, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 35 for Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, also stamped with a B indicating a replacement piece,