Germany. A Hj Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster, Lüdenscheid United Republic of Commanding Officer of 1 RCR

Commanding Officer of 1 RCR has been called one of Canada's most respected soldiers

surrounded by the inscription "HESSISCHER LANDESVEREIN - VOM ROTEN KREUZ"

30cm in length)

members of the ruling party and social and cultural personalities for achievements in establishing close relations with Romania’s Communist allies

documented on September 21

Germany. A Hj Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster, Lüdenscheid United Republic of Commanding Officer of 1 RCR(Leistungsabzeichen der HJ in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink; the obverse consisting of an upward pointing arrow with a broad ring at the base, inscribed Fr Leistungen der HJ (German For Proficiency in the HJ), with a mobile swastika centrally oriented between the ring; vertical pinback; maker marked RZM M1 34 for Karl Wurster, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 30 mm (w) x 51 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.