1933 East Hannover Gau Badge - is it real?

[John W. Krueger]

I would sincerely appreciate any opinions as to the authenticity of this 1933 badge. Is it considered an official NSDAP award? What is the approximate value of these badges? Thanks.

[Gary Symonds]

Original, in silver. This is an official NSDAP award.

The bronze examples are common and go for about $350.

Silver is rare.

Should go for $500.

[John W. Krueger]

Were the bronze ones also considered official awards?

[Il_brillante]

[Wood]

Even though I own a bronze one, I still consider it to be a tinnie, not an award.
However, link to an other discussion, which contains other links etc. etc.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...over+Gau+Badge

[Gary Symonds]

Were the bronze ones also considered official awards?

Yes, all three grades, bronze, silver and gold, are listed in the Party Year Books 1936-1943, as official NSDAP awards.

[speedytop]

Hi,

this is a Bronze version. And I have no problem, to call it an award, because in my opinion the hollow Bronze version is the only genuine Bronze version.

Uwe