Germany, HJ. A Rare Decoration Of The High Command Of The Hj For Distinguished Foreigners Archive (Reichsluftschutzbund Türplakette)

(Reichsluftschutzbund Türplakette)

mid-War period issue

with the Grand Cross added in 1933

measuring 77 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Backe was arrested and committed suicide for fear of being extradited to Russia

Germany, HJ. A Rare Decoration Of The High Command Of The Hj For Distinguished Foreigners Archive (Reichsluftschutzbund Türplakette)(Ehrenzeichen der Reichsjugendfhrung der HJ fr verdiente Auslnder). Constructed of partially silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval ring surrounding a white enameled disc, overlaid by a silvered German national eagle clutching two oak leaves, with the centre bearing an enameled HJ insignia, the reverse with three visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, with a horizontal pinback, unmarked,