Germany, Hj. A Pair Of Hj Badges Auction Archive Kietz was promoted to Obergefreiter

Kietz was promoted to Obergefreiter (Corporal) on November 1

on chain for suspension

measuring 35 mm (w) x 42

both on loop for suspension from period original ribbons with aluminum pentagonal backplates with horizontal pinbacks

slight discolouration in the gold-coloured bullion wire on the wreath

Germany, Hj. A Pair Of Hj Badges Auction Archive Kietz was promoted to Obergefreiter(HJ Abzeichen). A Pair of HJ badges, including a cap badge, constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, vertical pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 8 for Ferdinand Wagner, Pforzheim, measuring 14 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), with some interior interior cracking of the enamel evident, in very fine condition, and; a HJ Marksmanship Badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels,