ns altherrenbund pin

[yggrabskiy1]

Hello, may I please have your opinion on this ns altherrenbund pin? Thank you

[yggrabskiy1]

Did these badges even exist?

[RonR]

Here is another.

Perhaps Wim can chime in with his advice......


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[Wim Vangossum]

These badges usually give me the creeps. Also maker mark M1/123 scare me as hell.


Regards, Wim

[RonR]

These badges usually give me the creeps. Also maker mark M1/123 scare me as hell.


Regards, Wim

Wim,

My feelings as well.

Thank you for your kind advice!

Best regards,

[sjl]

I can't post photos, but maybe someone would like to post this one for me for future reference... Or here: http://antique-photos.com/en/maingal...nt-48-941.html

[RonR]

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[sjl]

Thanks Ron.

[Ron Weinand]

There is no doubt that these badges did exist in the period. Different types and different sizes. I have found several in direct purchased veteran's lots and will post photos when I find them.

[Ron Weinand]

Here are a couple of mine under the Bensberg triangle. Will look for better photos later

[RonR]

Ron,

Excellent!

What are the maker marks?

Best regards,

[yggrabskiy1]

I can't post photos, but maybe someone would like to post this one for me for future reference... Or here: http://antique-photos.com/en/maingal...nt-48-941.html

I guess they did exist than. Yet the swastika seems to be much thinner in the period photo than what is usually seen on M1/33's and M1/123's

[sjl]

I think the swastika looks thinner because of the graininess of the photo. The Party badge swastika appears thin too, so it's likely the photo.

[Br. James]

Another detail to consider as regards the swastikas' appearance is that the glare/reflection on the badges' surface renders the swastikas' outlines invisible, when we know they're really there and that they add to the 'weight' of the swastikas, making them look just a bit thicker in real life.

Br. James

[pavels_2005]

Hi all,

I noticed that this Altherrenbund pins are always very controversial, so I want to contribute to this thema. About 10 yers ago a hoard of them ( 2 sizes ) appered in a local antique store. Many of them without pins and in different condition. The seller told me that it was a ground dug, but didnt have any other details from the person that brought them to the store. I choosed some of them and bought them. I still have few of them in my collection. Lets see them.

I always believed that they are real.

All opinions welcome.

Best regards
Pavel