Germany, Hj. A Rare Ski Guide’s Badge, By Wittmann Buy Now 1917: "to be 2nd Lieutenant

1917: "to be 2nd Lieutenant (from Officers' Cadet Units)"

The decree that established the Cross and Silver Medal was signed on May 22

measuring 33 mm x 66 mm

sliding aluminum bullion adjustable knot

the Battalion was redesignated the 124th Pioneer Battalion

Germany, Hj. A Rare Ski Guide’s Badge, By Wittmann Buy Now 1917: "to be 2nd Lieutenant(HJ Ski Fhrerabzeichen). A rare HJ Ski Guides Badge, constructed of a silvered bronze alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a circular ring bearing an inscription of HJ SKI FHRER, overlaid by a pair of crossed skis, in turn bearing a finely detailed edelweiss with an enameled HJ insignia as a centrepiece, the reverse featuring dual horizontal pinbacks consisting of clip hinges with needle style pins meeting flattened catches,