A Review: First Pattern NSKK eagles

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The National Socialist Motor Corps (German: Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps, NSKK); also known as the National Socialist Drivers Corps, was a paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party that existed from 1931 to 1945. The primary aim of the NSKK was to educate its members in motoring skills. They were mainly trained in the operation and maintenance of high performance motorcycles and automobiles. Source: Wikipedia

Shown here are some examples of the first pattern NSKK eagle insignias. There was another old thread on this topic but I thought I'd revive it with some new photos taken. I still have a couple more including a static swastika variant but it's in secure storage at the moment. Enjoy the pics and I welcome your comments.

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(1) Type 1, RZM-ed variant with no maker mark. I would call this a droop-beak variant with the pronounced beak style which differentiates with the others.

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(2) Type 1, non-maker marked variant. The wreaths are more detailed than the first, but it could be the fact that it was stamped with a new die.

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(3) Type 1, RZM 36. I came across this variant recently and could not resist but to purchase it. Nicely stamped RZM 36 on the reverse, the eagle has an "stern" look to it.

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And for those new, these were how they were worn ...



http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=643174&page=2

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Here's a more controversial pattern, discussed in another thread before that no period photos have existed but many believe that they are all good, possibly a transitional variant and also used for numerous purposes. Photos credit of K. B.

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(4) Type 2, long prong variant which would have possibly been affixed onto a motorbike helmet.

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(5) Type 2, with holes possibly for mounting onto a plaque or for display