Frikorps badge

[klr]

I have had this badge for years with no idea what it was. Came across an identical badge in an auction today. .They described it as a "Scarce 1919 Hanauer Burgerwehr Frikorp badge.30.8 X 28.2 mm. They have it priced at $200 + auction fee. No bids on the item. Thank in advance for any information. Is the description accurate? I feel the item is overpriced and isn't going to get any bids, but I really don't have a clue about the value.

Thanks

Kirby

[Brian L.]

Actually quite common and it's been reproduced. Yours appears ok. It was a unit badge for the Civil Militia of Hanau, near Frankfurt. The first type issued was twice as big as this one and is quite scarce.

Originals of the 2nd type small badge like yours retail for 125 EUROS. In auction they tend to go for 65-90 EUROS.

[klr]

Thanks for the info. Nice to find out what an item really is and a lot more value than I would have expected.