Germany, Hj. A 1939 National Trade Competition Victor’s Badge, Silver Grade, By Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive Torrential rain had caused the

Torrential rain had caused the Savio River to rise six feet in five hours

(Kriegsmarine Erinnerungsalbum)

depicted seated

It was awarded to all members of the Belgian Army who were mobilized during the period from July 15

notably the first non-German recipient of the award

Germany, Hj. A 1939 National Trade Competition Victor’s Badge, Silver Grade, By Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive Torrential rain had caused the(Ehrenzeichen Gausieger im Reichsberufswettkampf 1939). Constructed of silvered tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a white enameled disc, overlaid by a silvered German national eagle clutching a cogwheel, in turn bearing an enameled HJ insignia, circumscribed by an inscription of GAUSIEGER 1939, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker