Original German WWII Badge Collection Original Items

Original Items: A collection of eight original badges, all purchased from a 93- year-old WWII U.S. Army Veteran.

1) Original German WWII era 1938 Reichsparteitag Pin Badge

43 mm die struck pin back with 2 men mounting a podium, one with broken shackles, with NSDAP flag and swas to background. NSDAP party eagle with wreathed swas to bottom of podium. Raised date & lettering around outer border, this is the same likeness as the Czech occupational medal. Reverse is marked “Heinrich Vogt Pforzheim” “RZM”. Fair/Worn condition.

2) Original German WW2 NSDAP M1/25 marked lapel Enamel Party Badge.

This is a German 23mm NSDAP badge, with pebbled translucent red enamel. It is white alloy with red white and black enamel and light lettering. It has raised RZM and M1/25 maker marks on the back, as shown. It is very slightly vaulted. The condition is very good.

3) German National Socialist Women’s Service Badge

This is the smaller version of the German Frauenschaft enamel pin badge. It is brass with red white and black enamel and gilt lettering. It has the raised number 46, raised RZM emblem and maker marked GES. GESCH on the back. The condition is near very good.

4) Original WWII Dutch Volunteer SS Lapel Pin. No markings, excellent condition.

5) Original Imperial German WWI 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class

Front has Black iron center with Imperial Crown, the date “1914?, and the famous “W” for King Friedrich Wilhelm. The reverse has the Imperial Crown, a bundle of Oak leaves signifying strength, the commemorative date “1813?, and “FW” for King Friedrich Wilhelm. This cross exhibits a great patina with loads of charm. The German Iron Cross has really become an addictive collectable with each cross having a different “personality”. A great iconic piece for your WWI display.

6) Original WWII German RAD Officer Peaked Hat Shovel and Wheat Sheaved Badge

Die-struck white metal alloy German RAD Reichs Arbeit Dienst visored hat branch insignia.

It has the marked “GES. GESCH.” “36” “C.T.D”, and RLAD maker marks on the back. Both round prongs for attachment are gone. It is painted in red and black enamel. It is slightly vaulted.

Size: 1-3/4 by 1-1/2 inches. Condition: Very good with some tarnish from age.

7) Original German WWII War Merit Cross 2nd Class Bronze without Swords

Good condition.

8) Original German Jackboot manufacturer ID Tag, marked to the 3rd SS (tank division). “Stiefel, Lang” translates to “Boot, Long”.