Beautifully numbered HJ Leistungsabzeichen Silber, numbered on the back with 156721 marked with M1/63 for the maker Steinhauer & Lück from Lüdenscheid.

The Hitler Youth Leistungsabzeichen Silber was an award given to members of the Hitler Youth who excelled in various activities and achievements within the organization. The insignia was instituted in 1934.

This silver badge was awarded to members of the Hitler Youth for achieving certain achievements and skills in the areas of physical fitness, sports, ideological education and service to the community. The criteria for receiving the Silver Leistungsabzeichen varied and included:

Physical Fitness Tests: Members had to meet certain standards in tests such as running, swimming, throwing and jumping.

Ideological education: Active participation in ideological and political activities of the Hitler Youth, as well as knowledge of the ideology and history of Nazism.

Community Service: Participation and leadership in community projects and services, such as community outreach, disaster relief, and so on.

The Silver Leistungsabzeichen was a recognition of the commitment and achievements of the members within the Hitler Youth and served as a motivating goal for young people to actively participate in the activities and ideals of the Nazi movement.