Germany, HJ. A 1938 Kurmark HJ/BDM Sports Competition Participant’s Badge visually-hidden the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei

the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M9/25” and a maker’s mark of “RICHARD SIEPER & SÖHNE

At the end of 1941 the note 367 flying hours appears in his log book giving an idea of his dedication

A 1937 Aachen Heiligtumsfahrt badge

December 1941

unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Rudolf Karneth & Söhne

Germany, HJ. A 1938 Kurmark HJ/BDM Sports Competition Participant’s Badge visually-hidden the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei(HJ BDM Wettkmpfe Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 35 mm in diameter, demonstrating minor surface oxidation throughout, a scarce magnetic example in very fine condition.