Germany, Hj. A 1938 National Trade Competition Victor’s Badge By Gustav Brehmer Newly Listed obverse depicts central Bavarian flag

obverse depicts central Bavarian flag within oak wreath as centerpiece of of Leopold Cross

XVI - One Thing is Certain

The celluloid over wood grip is an off-white color

prompting the Croatian authorities to complain to the Germans and finally to Hitler personally

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Germany, Hj. A 1938 National Trade Competition Victor’s Badge By Gustav Brehmer Newly Listed obverse depicts central Bavarian flag(HJ Gausieger Abzeichen). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse with a white enameled disk, inscribed KREISSIEGER 1938, within a laurel leaf wreath, overlaid by an insignia in the form of a German national eagle clutching a cogwheel bearing a red and white enameled HJ diamond, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 49. 20 mm (w) x