Germany, HJ. A Rare Golden Honour Badge, by Paulmann & Crone Archive evidence of wear and aging

evidence of wear and aging

suspended by an ornate Ethiopian crown

and Army Achievement Medal (in bronze

First Strike - This piece was interrupted during the manufacturing process

Footnote: William John "Johnny" Bolster was born in Cobourg

Germany, HJ. A Rare Golden Honour Badge, by Paulmann & Crone Archive evidence of wear and aging(Goldenes HJ Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an HJ membership badge situated within a gilt border, the reverse with a vertical pinback, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 78 for Paulmann & Crone, Ldenscheid, also stamped with an award number of 25192, measuring 16. 95 mm (w) x 29. 42, weighing 3. 6 grams, demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, a rare