A Party badge and another one

[JamesT]

Gentlemen

These came from a local auction house mixed up with a lot of fakes.

First question - the the Party badge a fake too? Maker marked M1/129. I'm not surprised if it is. The M looks like the MacD arches.

And what is the other? A total fantasy?? It is maker marked M1/4

Many thanks for your comments and observations

James

[petopoint]

Badges.

Hi James, the two Badges are Repros iMO. The M/129 is not a legit RZM.
And these pins can usually be found with a coffin shaped pin plate on the reverse.
The number and hardware spells reproduction, so be wary of any others that fall into these parameters.
Pete

[JamesT]

Here are the rears to confirm your conclusions - two repros

Coffin shaped fixing plates too - thanks for the comments Pete

James

[petopoint]

Yup.

Yup, Sorry bout that. Both have the notorious coffin plate.

[JamesT]

out of interest does the "other one" exist in real life and what is it for?

Thanks

James

[Mainemilitaria]

out of interest does the "other one" exist in real life and what is it for?

Thanks

James

Yes, it existed....it's a "sympathizers" enamel pin. Also similiar enamel pins "Deutschland Erwachte"; "Heil Hitler"; "Ein Volk Ein Reich Ein Fuhrer"; and "Adolf Hitler 1933"....(See Handbuck der Abzeichen deutscher Organisationen 1871-1945 by Heering/Husken Pg. 253).

I would imagine these "stopped" being used/made after the RZM came into existance as they are too close to the "Party Membership badge".

and yes....all are extensively reproduced.
John G.
Mainemilitaria

[Jo Rivett]

and "Adolf Hitler 1933"....(See Handbuck der Abzeichen deutscher Organisationen 1871-1945 by Heering/Husken Pg. 253).

Hi Mainemilitaria, this badge you quote above, is a complete fantasy invention, no originals are known. Yes it is in the book you go on to mention by Hüsken, then again, so are at least, 20 other fantasy badges :-)

[Mainemilitaria]

I bow to you're expertise.....I knew there were a few "ringers" in the book....but not necessarily "this one".....(would have thought it possible being pre-RZM controls....but no need defending a recognized fantasy).

Appreciate the correction
John G.
Mainemilitaria