NSDAP Gorget for review

[luftwaffenkopf]

thank you

[Erich B.]

Looks original to me.
Erich

[Br. James]

It does look good to me, too, thought I question the RZM code on the reverse chain clip. The chain link bears the code RZM M1/11, which is correct for that article, but the clip appears to have RZM M5/ and an indistinct license-holder's code number. The RZM code M5 was held by uniform fittings manufacturers, which is typically seen on articles such as dagger clips and metal Brown Shirt belt guides.

Br. James

[RonR]

The chain is marked M1/17 which is Assmann's mark, and the Gorget is marked M5/8 which is also Assmann's number, so in a sense really matching.

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[Br. James]

Thanks, Ron...these old eyes of mine...! But my question remains: by the advent of this PL gorget in 1938, the RZM system was in full function, so how did the RZM inspectors permit such a mistaken number to be approved for use on a gorget? And especially since the Assmann firm was as prestigious and careful as it was known to be?

Br. James