Germany. A Hj Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster, Lüdenscheid United Republic of It is worthy to note

It is worthy to note that when he later joined the Royal Flying Corps

one of which is a replacement

Willis-O'Connor was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel on May 21

French gold hallmark on obverse bottom

surrounded by the inscription "HESSISCHER LANDESVEREIN - VOM ROTEN KREUZ"

Germany. A Hj Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster, Lüdenscheid United Republic of It is worthy to note(Leistungsabzeichen der HJ in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink; the obverse consisting of an upward pointing arrow with a broad ring at the base, inscribed Fr Leistungen der HJ (German For Proficiency in the HJ), with a mobile swastika centrally oriented between the ring; vertical pinback; maker marked RZM M1 34 for Karl Wurster, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 30 mm (w) x 51 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.