1939 Pattern
the interior silvered with elastic restraining straps placed on either side
Six days after arriving in Siberia
and Oberfeldwebel Walter Ohlrogge (black and white
and black enamels (of note is the a slight manufacturing defect in the enamels near the swastika)
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges Archive 1939 Pattern(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including: 1. An early NSDAP supporters badge, constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, the reverse with a boutonniere style attachment apparatus, unmarked, measuring 19 mm in diameter, demonstrating minor flecking and surface chipping to the enamels, in near extremely fine condition. 2. A 1935 Gau Westfalen Nord commemorative meeting badge, constructed of aluminum, the reverse with a horizontal pinback,