Germany, Ss. A Rare Germanic Proficiency Runes Badge, Bronze Grade GTRexclude These early “thin wreath” badges

These early “thin wreath” badges are considerably lighter in construction then later version in tombac (later version weighs around 40 grams)

no enamel chipping

bomber and Corps pilots

A fine quality Police cap eagle

Germany, Ss. A Rare Germanic Proficiency Runes Badge, Bronze Grade GTRexclude These early “thin wreath” badges(Germanische Leistungsrune in Bronze). Constructed of lacquered and bronzed zink with enamels, the obverse consisting of a sunwheel style mobile swastika with ribbed arms, bearing central dual black enameled Sig runes, the reverse with four visible clips securing the obverse runes in place, with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 38 mm (w) x 45. 36 mm (h), weighing 20. 8 grams, moderate