Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Black Grade, By Berg & Nolte Ag. Of Lüdenscheid GTRexclude this example is done in

this example is done in a scarce weave that is seldom encountered and very different from that normally seen being one of the later patterns

“Werfer” is short for Nebelwerfer (Smoke Mortar)

date marked "q" (1915) and maker marked "W

VEDOVE DEI CADUTI" and "CBC" on the reverse

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Black Grade, By Berg & Nolte Ag. Of Lüdenscheid GTRexclude this example is done in(Leistungsabzeichen der HJ in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened aluminum; 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 36 and numbered 71420 on the reverse; measuring 29. 79 mm (w) x 51. 44 mm (h); weighing 9. 1 grams; in overall better than very fine