Germany. A Hj Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster, Lüdenscheid Auction The Order of Saint Louis

The Order of Saint Louis is a royal and military order instituted by Louis XIV in 1693

Footnote: James William McLaughlin was born on April 25

with some silvering remaining along the outlines of the obverse of the badge

stamped “Robert Lubstein

and crossed sword and baton where it butts the wreathing

Germany. A Hj Proficiency Badge, Silver Grade, By Karl Wurster, Lüdenscheid Auction The Order of Saint Louis(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.