Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, By Fritz Zimmermann Auction and measuring 75 mm (w)

and measuring 75 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

with gold swivel-suspension bar

worn with expected contact to enamels

Army Language School (bronze gilt with red

marked "Visit to Forward Landings Strips in Italy

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, By Fritz Zimmermann Auction and measuring 75 mm (w)(HJ Leistungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered feinzink, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of a Sig run overlaid by a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR PROFICIENCY IN THE H. J.), the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code M1 72 for maker Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart, measuring 30. 09 mm (w) x 51. 58 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.