Germany - Third Reich: Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge, 3rd Class ‘Iron’ Grade, an unnumbered example with, RZM stamp and M1/36 makers marks for Berg & Nolte AG, of Lüdenscheid.
Condition: Good Very Fine.
The Hitler Youth proficiency badge was instituted in 1934, by Baldur Von Schirach. The purpose of the badge was to reward Hitler Youth members who had improved their ideological and physical performance. Each member of the organization was eligible for the award. A special qualification book was created to record the individual's achievements to provide a measure to receive the badge. Awarded in three grades from Iron, to Bronze, to Silver, the Silver Grade Badge was awarded to 17 year old boys. It was also serial numbered. throuh 1943, a total of 217,093 were given.
