Germany, HJ. A Golden Honour Badge, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter Republic of Gilbert with a strength of

Gilbert with a strength of 36 officers and 943 other ranks

intact clip

dated 1 January 1946

demonstrating extensive material fatigue and moisture damage consistent with concealment on the owner’s person during field service

Germany, HJ. A Golden Honour Badge, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter Republic of Gilbert with a strength of(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an HJ membership badge situated within a gilded border, the reverse with a vertical pinback, stamped with an issue number of 14776, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 15 for Ferdindand Hoffsttter, Bonn, measuring 16. 80 mm (w) x 29. 15 mm (h), weighing 3. 1 grams, demonstrating some blackening and scratching to the