Germany, Hj. A Patriotic Badge Archive opening with a functional spring

opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional hinge

stated that Johnston "took off before dawn to carry out an operational flight over the sea

(Wehrmacht Besitz)

inscribed TEK XV

the obverse bears the inscription “STRASSBURG” on a pebbled background

Germany, Hj. A Patriotic Badge Archive opening with a functional spring(HJ Abzeichen). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a HJ member clutching a standard against a backdrop with a radiant sun, above an inscription of FR DES FHRERS JUGEND (FOR THE FHRERS YOUTH) and a HJ insignia, overlaying a German national eagle, the reverse with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 31 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.