Germany, Bdm. A Proficiency Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter Auction worn on a blue ribbon

worn on a blue ribbon wrapped around metal plate

Borgosesia Battery Commemorative Medal (in bronze

Minor tarnishing is evident to the metal features

some of the original gilding still intact

white and black striped bow

Germany, Bdm. A Proficiency Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter Auction worn on a blue ribbon(BDM Leistungsabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a rectangular plaque bearing initials BDM, overlaying a red and white ribbon, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, bearing an issue number of 36541, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 15 for Ferdinand Hoffsttter, Bonn, measuring 30 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.