Motorstandarte 56

[Don Scowen]

Gentlemen,

I wonder whether anyone can tell me whether there was either an SA Motorstandarte 56 or an NSKK Motorstandarte 56, & if so where they were based etc.

Cheers
Don

[laurens]

Hi Don,

SA-Motorstandarte 56 (Gruppe Südwest), was located in Ulm, and was commanded till 1.4.34 by Staf. Karl Dörfler.

This Standarte still exist in the NSKK.


Best,

Laurens

[Don Scowen]

Thanks Laurens

[Bob Coleman]

Don-
Here Are A Set Of Collar Tabs From The N S K K Standartenfuhrer Of Motorstandarte 56

[Don Scowen]

Thanks Bob. The reason I was enquiring was that I've just acquired a small founding members pin for this Motorstandarte & wanted to check whether there indeed was one etc.

The badge is made well using the construction methods of the time, but I do like to do some research behind a piece when it's something I haven't seen before.

Cheers
Don

[Erich B.]

I saw that listed but it was already on hold--that's a fantastic badge. I suspect it's a Motor SA unit due to the eagle not having the NSKK banner, but either way it's rare. It looks like it's in great condition, too.
Erich

[Bob Coleman]

DON-
GREAT BADGE

[Don Scowen]

Thank you Gentlemen.

I'm always sceptical when recieving any new items & always treat them as fakes until I'm convinced otherwise. The first step here was checking that the Standarte existed.....

Cheers
don

[Garry M.]

The word PATE seems to suggest that this is a donor or supporter pin. Does that match with your research Don?

[Don Scowen]

Schmusi,

Yes, the SA appears to have a history of issuing badges to the founding members or supporters who helped get a particular Standarte off to a good start.

Below is a badge of the more commonly seen design, this one being for Standarte 266.

Cheers
Don

[Garry M.]

Thanks Don. Great designs on those badges too.

[Bob Hritz]

Don,

It is allways thrilling to see something that has elluded collectors' eyes for so many years. What great looking badges.

Bob Hritz

[Bob Coleman]

FOR ME, THE GREAT FEATURE OF THIS FORUM IS THATI HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ITEMS I NEVER KNEW EXISTED. DON, GREAT BADGES.

[Guymauve]

Hi, here a stickpin "Pate der M55"
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/93...4327ab3c4c.jpg
Cheers

[Don Scowen]

Excellent! Thanks for posting that link, it's a fine looking design too.

Cheers
Don