A German Hunting Association Gamekeeper’s Badge; Numbered Auction following by a posting later

following by a posting later that month to the Cruiser Essex on April 23rd

the original was sold through H

maker marked "Victoria" and marked "Waffen SS" on the bottom

In their hardshelled metal case of issue

A German Hunting Association Gamekeeper’s Badge; Numbered Auction following by a posting laterA Deutsche Jgerschaft Jagdaufseher badge; in silvered fine zinc; vertical pinback; maker marked Hoffsttter Bonn as well as Ges. Gesch. (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) on reverse; the obverse illustrating the German Hunting Association elks head insignia with a swastika backed by emanating rays above; a ribbon banner below inscribed Jagdaufseher (Gamekeeper) and number stamped 5412; measuring 56 mm x 42 mm; extremely fine condition.