Attributed Gold Party Badge Thread

[ErichS]

10020

4 piece set

John probably has the most important GPB collection in the world. Now all you need is the rest of the grouping to go with badges 10020 to complete the set in a grand way!

[John Pepera]

Gold Party Badge

Thank you all but Erich, I'm afraid that's only a dream and here are two words for you; 'Ball Buster'

[ErichS]

Thank you all but Erich, I'm afraid that's only a dream and here are two words for you; 'Ball Buster'

[der-hase-fee]

der-hase-fee,

Thank you for your meaningful input however with further research, I believe that you will find several persons named Buchner. I believe that mine is the one that was awarded the SS Honor Ring, the Thuringen badge along with this Gold Party Badge.

Best regards,

John

I have several Büchners (as well as Buchners) being awarded GPB's. But only one Erwin. And he's the one with party #38247, SS #3283 and Gauadler #487.

[Br. James]

Every time I see parts of the GPB collection held by John Pepera it takes my breath away! I say 'parts' because I doubt that one photo could hold it all! I am always in awe of his dedication, and I couldn't agree more with Erich's comment: "John probably has the most important GPB collection in the world." End of story!!

Br. James

[CPB]

Here is a set that belonged to Hugo Kroll, party #1826. I know very little about him [I now have his file but need to go through it] other than that he was a holder of the Coburg Badge. I also think he may have played a part in the early days of the Hitler Youth.

Great thread!

Chris

[CPB]

Two documents from his file.

[der-hase-fee]

Neat. JoeW is looking for these.

[CPB]

Yeah I spoke with Joe about these the other day. Cheers.

[JoeW]

Interesting background. And he was a PL!

[ErichS]

Interesting background. And he was a PL!

And a Coburg Badge holder! A guy who was there from the beginning!

Glad that you were able to add this impressive set to your collection CPB.

[CPB]

Thanks, Erich. I wonder where his badge ended up.

[der-hase-fee]

Will never know. CB's cannot be attributed for sure, only indirectly if they come in a grouping.

[CPB]

As an aside here is a translation of the longer of the two docs above (thanks to member Gerdan):

"The NSDAP in Stuttgart is writing to the NSDAP Reichsleitung (NSDAP Headquarters) in Munich to explain that a certain party member named Hugo Kroll (Party membership number 1826) from Stuttgart should be awarded with the "Ehrenezeichen der alten Parteimitglieder" ( Grand Decoration for old party members) because he was one of the early party members and also awarded with the Coburg Badge - even if there was a problem that - caused by a administrative error - Kroll seemed to have left his NSDAP party membership.

Kroll will have his 60th birthday very soon (2. February) and so the Stuttgart NSDAP party administration hopes the Kroll will be awarded till his birthday with this party award. Kroll is a great supporter of the party."

[ErichS]

Will never know. CB's cannot be attributed for sure, only indirectly if they come in a grouping.

Ah actually it's in my collection