Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges

(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of seven badges, including:

1 An NSDAP membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/62” for Gustav Hähl, Pforzheim, measuring 23 mm in diameter, with minor scratching evident to the enamels, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia NSDAP supporter’s badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse marker marked “PR. H. PRAG.”, measuring 25 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.

3. A Deutsche Volksgemeinschaft (German National Community) Westmark (Lothringen/Lorraine) membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN”, measuring 24 mm, in extremely fine condition.

4. A Volksdeutsches Bewegung (Ethnic German Movement) membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “C.W.” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 24 mm in diameter, with a chip visible to the enamel at the two o’clock position, in very fine condition.

5. A Deutsche Apothekerschaft (German Pharmacists Association) membership badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 23 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.

6. A Freiwilliger Arbeitsdienst (Voluntary Labour Service) badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 16 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

7. A Tientsin (Tianjin) German community badge, constructed of gilded bronze with multi- coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 18 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.