Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges visually-hidden the centre presents the association’s

the centre presents the association’s insignia

including elevation to SS-Sturmmann on 20 April 1943 and SS-Rottenführer on 1 October 1943

1913 and was to maintain this rank throughout the war

the great majority of them due to the influenza epidemic of October 1918

Instituted 1861

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges visually-hidden the centre presents the association’s(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including; 1. An HJ membership badge, constructed of zink, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) code M1 46 for Alfred Stbbe, Berlin, measuring 14 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), a late issue example in near extremely fine condition. 2. A Deutsches Jungvolk (DH) membership badge, constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 20 mm in diameter, in