Germany, Bdm. A Proficiency Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter GTRexclude includes the maker mark GH

includes the maker mark GH

the reverse maker marked “AMICO” and “1/20 10KGONS” for gilded silver content

in turn topped by a ring retaining a period original ribbon

circa late 1800's

only light contact with pleasing patina

Germany, Bdm. A Proficiency Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter GTRexclude includes the maker mark GH(BDM Leistungsabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a rectangular plaque bearing initials BDM, overlaying a red and white ribbon, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, bearing an issue number of 36541, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M1 15 for Ferdinand Hoffsttter, Bonn, measuring 30 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.