German Army Mountain Guide - Heeresbergführer Badge

The Heeresbefgführer Badge is among the most beautiful and highly collectible of the Third Reich, and this rarely seen badge is an excellent piece, in heavy quality with fine enameling. The two-piece Heeresbergfüuhrer, or Army Mountain Guide was awarded to experienced Gebirgsjager mountain guides during the Third Reich. It  was established in August 1936 and was worn by Gebirgsjäger troops in the German Wehrmacht who had trained as mountain guides and then acted as a guide for one year. It was worn on  the left breast pocket.