I finally managed to pick myself up a 1929 to go with my RPT collection. I'd actually never seen one in real life, only on here in pictures - I was surprised by how small it is!
Thanks for looking, Steve
Thanks for looking, Steve
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A very nice early 1929 RPT honor badge.
One of my all time favorite badges due to the many street fights at the event along with it producing two martyrs.Last edited by ErichS; 10-23-2016, 10:44 AM.Comment
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I agree with Erich, a very recognised but undervalued badge.
MilComment
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I also agree, Steve -- congrats on landing a fine addition to any RPT collection!
Cheers,
Br. JamesComment
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Agreed, a very nice RPT 1929 Steve: congratulations!
JCComment
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Thanks for looking and taking the time to post guys!
Now I just need a 1927.....Comment
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Well, Steve, if you're working toward collecting a complete set of RPT badges, from last toward first event, then you presumably still need:
1. The First Party Day, January 27-29, 1923, Munich.
("German Day," 1923, Nuremberg, September 1-2. Not counted as an official Reichsparteitag.)
2. The Weimar Rally, 1926, July 3-4.
3. "The Day of Awakening," 1927, Nuremberg, August 19-21.
Each of these gatherings, of course, constituted more than simply a mass rally; each included the NSDAP Party Congress for that year.
The earliest badge in my RPT collection is the 1927...and it took me more than two decades to find, so I wish you much success!
Cheers,
Br. JamesComment
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Keeps happening to me when I get them out. Did anyone ever weigh one of these ?Originally posted by Steve DT View Post
Congratulation to scoring the bronze version.Comment
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And theres the Silver version of the 29 RPT too...Comment
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Thanks for that guys - just when I thought I'd made my wish list smaller!
Can anyone recommend reference materials for the events Br James described? I don't know much about those times, and would like to learn more.
SComment
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Hello Steve,
This thread should serve you well - http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=661161
MilComment
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Hi Steve,
Glad to be of assistance. As for further background, check out the Wikipedia article under "Nuremberg Rally" -- I think you'll find some interesting information there. Indeed, I was surprised to find out that there was a documentary film made of the 1927 Reichsparteitag titled "Eine Symphonie des Kampfwillens," and Wikipedia even provides a link to that film.
Br. JamesComment
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Funny as I got mine back in 2013 and was surprised at just how light it was. I thought for sure it was a reproduction.Originally posted by Steve DT View PostComment
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