Germany, HJ. A Golden Honour Badge, Early and Primary Award Example, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter United Republic of The accompanying scabbard is engraved

The accompanying scabbard is engraved in the centre on both sides

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) with laurel leaf branches

a badge by an uncommon maker in extremely fine condition

He was invalided to England and posted to the Manitoba Regimental Depot on October 4th

42 mm x 98 mm

Germany, HJ. A Golden Honour Badge, Early and Primary Award Example, by Ferdinand Hoffstätter United Republic of The accompanying scabbard is engraved(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an HJ membership badge situated within a gilded border, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, stamped with an award number of 30557, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 15 for Ferdinand Hoffsttter, Bonn, measuring 16. 60 mm (w) x 28. 78 mm (h), weighing 3. 3 grams, a scarce early and primary award example in