Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Black Grade, By Berg & Nolte Ag. Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity 193 - Iron Cross 2nd

193 - Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939: Iron Core

maker marked "E&C" on the ring

with silver Croatian hallmarks on rim

brass fitting

Germany, Hj. A Proficiency Badge, Black Grade, By Berg & Nolte Ag. Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity 193 - Iron Cross 2nd(Leistungsabzeichen der HJ in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened aluminum; 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 36 and numbered 71420 on the reverse; measuring 29. 79 mm (w) x 51. 44 mm (h); weighing 9. 1 grams; in overall better than very fine