RE: Authenticity Of NSDAP Party Badge (M1/72)

[ibrahim ahmad]

Hi there,

i'm emailing all you collectors regarding a NSDAP Party Badge that i acquired from an Ebaye seller. I suspect that its an original piece but im open to any comments from you guys whether if it IS really is an authentic piece and the current market price for it. I bought it for US$40. Really appreciate for any help given. The statistic on this badge is that:-

1)Pre-1945 government party pin
2)An inch in diameter - the back is not flat but concave.
3)There is a small wartime repair to the white enamel
4)The clasp is in working order, and it attached to the base with a fine metal base plate
5)The back has a slight bronzed look to it, and the three lettered licenced product logo is present
6)The maker mark of M1/72 is quite clear. The M1 represents a metal pin, and the 72 is for the firm of Franz Lipp of Pforzheim.

The reason that i suspect it to be original are:-
1)The back has a slight bronzed look to it, and the three lettered licenced product logo is present (note: the Z has a line throught it...a good thing)
2)The front has fine translucent red & all lettering is correct...including "O" that are perfectly round...another good sign!

Well any comment guys???Market value????See the pics below.

Front picture Of Party Badge



Back picture of Party Badge




Sincerely,
Ibrahim.
Singapore.

[TerryG]

Nsdap

Looks fine to me. I assume the pin got damaged at some point (is the pin original??) but the marks around the pin support/circular plate are ok.
These are still quite cheap..Detlev had one for 35 Euros...if you're fast enough

[James Noble]

Yes your badge does look like a good one the only thing you got wrong is the LDO code 72 is for the firm of Franz Lipp of Pforzheim where as your RZM code M1/72 is for the firm of Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart. these are two completely different lists. Other then that you did good.