Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Adolf Schwerdt certificate_of_authenticity with the initials of Kaiser

with the initials of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Augusta Victoria in the quadrants

in heavily silvered tombac

1939 as a driver

New York and eventually settling in Erie

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Adolf Schwerdt certificate_of_authenticity with the initials of Kaiser(HJ Leistungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Sig rune overlaid by a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of FR LEISTUNGEN IN DER H. J. (FOR MERIT IN THE H. J.), the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked AD. SCHWERDT, STUTTGART, with issue number 17150, measuring 29. 81 mm (w) x 51. 69 mm (h), weighing 7. 6 grams, in very fine condition.