Early (???) nsdap badge....

[Milton]

In trying to vet the "Land Ost" badges lately, I came across this one that I thought might be worthy of being looked at by some of you "party badge" specialists. This one is different, inasmuch as the method of securing the pin is a rectangular plate, (as opposed to the typical round type), as well as having a lighter brass base metal, and also, a different type of red background texture (as opposed to the seemingly more symmetrical "bubbly" appearance I'm more used to seeing on the majority of examples I've come across). The pix are unfortunately a bit over-exposed and "grainy" due to my having used the phone with flash for these shots, as well as having to format and re-size them a bit, but the details are much crisper in-hand. It has the raised, abbreviated "Gesetzlich Geschuetzt" marking "Ges. Gesch" to the reverse, but is otherwise unmarked. Can I chalk this one up as yet another early variation on what seems to be an endless array of variations of these types of badges? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[sgstandard]

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We'll wait for others who are badge experts, but the white enamel is too perfect, IMO. I usually see more imperfections on original enamel, sort of like black specks. I'll be surprised if it's original.

[Milton]

As I said, the photos are over-exposed, so what you’re seeing in terms of brightness are not indicative of the actual appearance in natural light. If memory serves, considering the source, I’d be VERY surprised if it is anything BUT original. What throws me the most, is the rectangular hold-down for the pin....much different than the round, or oval shape, hence my expectation that any faker worth their salt might not be so brazen as to stray SO far from the expected norm, (at least without raising some suspicion). Although as an early, pre-RZM piece, there might not yet have been any specific standard, or?? Thx for commenting.

[Gary Symonds]

As Jo Rivett said, the pre-RZM period was the "wild, wild west" where anything could go.

Looks good to me.

Let's see if Jo chimes in.

[Milton]

Thanks for your feedback. Another reason I think it might stand to be a good, early piece, is that it is un-silvered brass (or Tombak)...If memory serves, this is also another possible indicator of an earlier style, from what I’ve read.

[Wim Vangossum]

Picture is heavy exposed to light and makes this badge looking odd. But it is a good one. The type of pin plate is linked to Paulmann & Crone.


Regards, Wim

[Milton]

Thanks for your feedback Wim. I really need to invest in a new camera..(even though these pix were taken w/ the phone camera). Can you give an approximate date of mfg? Safe to assume pre 1933?