Germany, HJ. A Rare High Command Badge for Distinguished Foreigners Republic of and Medal for Labour Distinction

and Medal for Labour Distinction

(Kriegsmarine Mützenband)

He was posted to Fleet School at Halifax on September 20

cardboard backer marked in pencil "422" and in blue ink "648 PTs42"

and flat silver bullion wire

Germany, HJ. A Rare High Command Badge for Distinguished Foreigners Republic of and Medal for Labour Distinction(HJ Ehrenzeichen fr verdiente Auslnder). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse bearing a central oval white enameled medallion, situated within a brown enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of HJ, overlaid by a silvered German national eagle clutching an enameled HJ insignia, flanked by oak leaves, the reverse with three visible rivets securing the obverse applique in position, with a rectangular plate