Germany. An Hj Silver Grade Proficinecy Badge United Republic of 1917 and was taken on

1917 and was taken on strength at No

without Swords and Medal of the War Merit Cross

obverse with the left-facing bust of Wilhelm II

with a statue of an infantry soldier standing at ease atop a granite shaft

Manstein was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Germany. An Hj Silver Grade Proficinecy Badge United Republic of 1917 and was taken onA fine example of a third reich period HJ silver grade proficincy badge; in silvered cupal; vertical pinback; maker marked RZM M1 35 for Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida as well as B denoting private purchase on the reverse; measuring 30. 98 mm x 51. 68 mm; weighing 8. 4 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.