{"product_id":"golden-hitler-youth-honor-badge-with-oak-leaves-gold-tested-14k-585-numbered-261","title":"Golden Hitler Youth Honor Badge with Oak Leaves – Gold-Tested 14K\/585 – Numbered 261","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldenes HJ-Ehrenzeichen mit Eichenlaub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Golden Hitler Youth Honor Badge with Oak Leaves), featuring the red and white enameled HJ diamond with central swastika surrounded by an ornate gold oak-leaf border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been professionally tested with a precious-metal verifier, producing a reading of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58% gold \/ 14K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consistent with the 585 fineness associated with known gold examples of this decoration. Specialist references describe accepted solid-gold oak-leaf badges as 585 gold and exceptionally scarce.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular interest, the reverse of this badge is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“261.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No additional maker or fineness marking is visible. This is an unusual feature: published specialist research states that currently accepted examples generally bear a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e585 gold-content mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and that documented originals are not normally known with award serial numbers. Accordingly, the significance of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e261\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking remains unidentified and is specifically noted here rather than represented as a confirmed award number.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe badge exhibits genuine age and wear. The gold-toned oak-leaf border remains attractive with areas of tarnishing and surface wear. The enamel retains strong color, although there is notable finish\/enamel loss to the central black swastika. There is also some lifting\/separation of the central HJ diamond from the surrounding gold border. The reverse retains its period-style pin and catch assembly and displays substantial age toning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall condition is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB- to C+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the aforementioned wear, tarnishing, enamel loss and lifting. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43369817735245,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/6C10C495-E207-4F93-B5D7-DCFB10575B1E.jpg?v=1786052067","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/golden-hitler-youth-honor-badge-with-oak-leaves-gold-tested-14k-585-numbered-261","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}