1929 Nurnberg Badge- Facts and Theories

[David North]

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[David North]

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[David North]

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[ErichS]

A very nice and rare cased badge David and thanks for posting it for reference.

[Erich B.]

Excellent thread!
IMO the badge color corresponding to the button color is unlikely. However, the idea that the badge color could signify first time attendees, or, for that matter, individuals belonging to an NS organization vs. those not, for example, is certainly a possibility.
Erich

[ErichS]

Here's a good pic of Hitler wearing his 29 badge which looks to be in silver.

[Robert Jones]

However, the idea that the badge color could signify first time attendees, or, for that matter, individuals belonging to an NS organization vs. those not, for example, is certainly a possibility.
Erich

Bravo, I think this idea has genuine merit.

One type being presented to NSDAP members and another to non-members in order to readily distinguish between adherents and the uncommitted would make perfect sense.

[Matthew]

not IMO

As plausible as it sounds- would it not mean that there should be at least SOME 1931 Braunschweig Badges in bronze?

cheers
Matt

[Military]

Highly informative thread!
Thanks for this and very glad that it's pinned up on the top!

Mil

[Matthew]

add info

Sorry, forgot to answer your question Gaston: the contention for the existence of a gold version of pinback comes from Detlev's catalogue listing it on page 311.

I know I asked but think it was drowned among other posts- does anyone know if the 1929 Rally was hosting any competitions (kampfspiele) in its repertoire?

cheers
Matt

[ErichS]

Sorry, forgot to answer your question Gaston: the contention for the existence of a gold version of pinback comes from Detlev's catalogue listing it on page 311.

I know I asked but think it was drowned among other posts- does anyone know if the 1929 Rally was hosting any competitions (kampfspiele) in its repertoire?

cheers
Matt

The non portable medals were either given for competitions held at the rally or to VIPs. The jury is still out on their true purpose.

[Matthew]

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There was a badge/ eagle pin for the 27 RPT rally which never gained official status and very rare to find.

Very rare is an understatement in this case. Anyone has better pics of it to show? Or the other one? (1923?)
cheers
Matt

[Matthew]

una mas

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[Matthew]

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The gold non portable metals could actually be highly polished bronze versions. The only gold NPs that I have seen are the cased repros making the rounds lately.

If you remember the 29 non portable awarded to Hess was in silver which leads me to believe none were awarded in gold or Hess would have had one.

Here is Hess' non portable one as sold by HH. As per description it is gold gilded bronze badge which would make it a gold grade. IMO it is truly gold grade as opposed to highly polished bronze piece. Do you have any info on the silver one from Hess estate you mention?
cheers
Matt

[ErichS]

I guess this was the one I had in mind. The silver one that I saw was engraved and dedicated in the same manor to Streicher.