Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, by Wächtler & Lange Auction it was noted that he

it was noted that he had numerous tattoos

painted insignia on the white enamelled badge on the eagle's breast

the hanger inscribed with the dates "1955-1973"

with one small hole near the right breast pocket

Germany, HJ. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, by Wächtler & Lange Auction it was noted that he(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a Tiwaz rune, overlaid by a central mobile swastika, in turn surrounded by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR MERIT IN THE H. J.), the reverse with a vertical pinback, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 35 for Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, also stamped with a B indicating a replacement piece,