Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Stick Pins

(Anstecknadeln). A mixed lot of four stick pins, including:

1. An NSDAP membership pin, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels, unmarked, measuring 23 mm in diameter, the reverse demonstrating the removal of an original pinback and replacement with a soldered needle, in addition to minor chipping of the enamels, in fair condition.

2. A Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service/RAD) membership pin, constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels, the reverse marked with a Reichsleitung des Reichsarbeitsdienstes (RLAD) insignia and maker’s logo “P. & L.” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 18 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

3. A Reichsluftschutzbund (Reich Air Protection League/RLB) membership pin, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the reverse maker marked “H. AURICH, DRESDEN”, measuring 25 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

4. A Kyffhäuser League 50-Year Membership Pin, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, unmarked, measuring 25 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), demonstrating minor cracking and chipping to the enamels, in very fine condition.