German Awards - Badge of Honor "Winner of the Circle" in the Imperial Professional Competitions of 1939

The imperial professional competitions were started in 1933 by the Imperial Youth Leadership and the German Labor Front. In 1934, the first competitions took place. At first they were held by the German Labour Front and the Hitler Youth (HJ) for young people only. Competitions were staggered in levels, local competitions, district competitions, gau competitions and, finally, imperial competitions. It was divided into about 20 academic professions, since 1935 students have joined them. In 1938, adult participation was allowed. Signs were awarded in 3 stages. Bronze colors for circle winners, silver for Gau winners and gold plated for Reich winners, each can also be recognized by the top curved font on the badge. Professional practice, theory, as well as worldview knowledge were tested in competitions. In addition, the girls took a home economics exam. The winners received recognition and the best opportunities in the profession. The winners of the Reich were presented to Adolf Hitler on May 1. For Hitler's youth, professional wrestling was an important platform for ideology, advertising and expression. Source: Wikipedia

Non-ferrous metal or copper round badge. Laying an eagle with outstretched wings extending beyond the edge of the circle. In catches, he holds a combination of a German Labour Front gear and an HJ diamond. This sign rises about half over the edge. At the back is a vertical pin. In the center of the manufacturer.

Front side:

• The edge of the circle is formed from a laurel wreath.
• A closed field with a narrow edge is enameled in white.
At the
• top of the edge, the inscription is curved: - WINNER OF THE CIRCLE -
• Under the spread wings of the eagle, the corresponding year of the competition.
• Left - 19 -, right of Eagle - 39 -. The gear is bronze and without enamel.
• Superimposed on it is a silver red and white enameled HJ diamond.
In the
• center of the rhombus in a silver quadrangle on the top is a black swastika.

Downside:

• Bronze colors and smooth with a perpendicular pin.
• Manufacturer: - H. AURICH -/- DRESDEN A.18 -

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