Germany, Nsdap. A 1932 Inaugural Reich Youth Day Badge, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter Archive displaying loss of gilt on

displaying loss of gilt on obverse

Class with Swords - in silver gilt and enamels

the shape of the bow being a reference to the configuration of warships of the period and possibly a reminder that the British Admiralty had ordered merchant vessels to attempt to ram German submarines)

including a crossguard incorporating the Bohemian lion on both sides

end panel damaged

Germany, Nsdap. A 1932 Inaugural Reich Youth Day Badge, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter Archive displaying loss of gilt on(I. Reichsjugendtag Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN, measuring 23 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.