Most of these are wound badges. Any thoughts?
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Anyone know what the eagle with lightning bolts is for? I can not find much on it. Whitmans had one for sale he called it a postal eagle. I though the lightning was for a radio operator. Whitmans said that it had gold over tone. This one seems to have some gold color that has mostly went away but I can still make it out. -
Some others on another forum said the eagle with lightning bolts is for the postal protection service. I am told its a very rare pin.Comment
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Indeed the "Postschutz'
At the end of 1933 26,000 postal employees had volunteered for the Postschutz. In 1937 an agreement between the WHERMACHT and the Postmaster General established that in time of war 29,000 men from the Reichspost would be reserved for the Postschutz. In 1939 the Postschutz contained 40 000 men, and was also in charge of Air raid protection for the Reichspost. All male postal employees could become volunteer members of the Postschutz. For all new employees under the age of 35 it was mandatory. Training took place at eight schools, that annually held courses for 20 000 members of the Postschutz.
...........RonRComment
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I just picked up one of these, myself. I had to cruise Weitze until I saw one listed before I even knew what it was
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