Belgian collaboration 'Jeunesse Légionnaire' Walloon Youth Badge

Original Walloon 'Jeunesse Légionnaire' (Legionary Youth) badge, dating from the World War II era (early 1940s).The Jeunesse Légionnaire was the youth wing associated with the Hitlerjugend and the Légion Wallonie, the Walloon Legion that collaborated with German forces on the Eastern Front under the command of Léon Degrelle's Rex movement.The badge features a green enamel shield with a golden Saint Andrew's Cross (X) and a black imperial-style eagle in the center.It was worn by members of the Walloon youth organization on the lapel or uniform to indicate affiliation.Material: Brass or tombak with enamel inlayAttachment: Rear clip fixing (pressed metal)Dimensions: approx. 30 × 25 mmCondition: Good overall condition, showing age-related wear and patina; enamel largely intact with minor surface loss. The clip on reverse remains complete.Notes:This insignia represents one of the scarcer collaborationist youth badges issued in Belgium during the occupation. Authentic examples are sought after by collectors of Belgian or European collaboration memorabilia due to their rarity and limited issue.