Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Auction Constructed of gilded metal

Constructed of gilded metal

and Hessen Fire Brigade Honour Cross (two-piece construction

A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross

Wittich earned the promotion of Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) and two years later he was the Chief of Staff of the 2nd Division

likely by enemy bombardment

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster Auction Constructed of gilded metal(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, vertical pinback, the obverse consisting of a Tyr rune overlaid by a mobile swastika, circumscribed by a raised inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR MERIT IN THE H. J.), the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 34 for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 30. 62 mm (w) x 51. 21 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, most of the silver finish has been