A 1938 Probstheida Schützenfest Badge by EO Friedrich

A 2nd Probstheida Home Festival Schützenfest Badge (9-10.July.1938); In pressed paper, horizontal pin; maker markings “Esoplast D.R.P Nr. 659373” on reverse; measuring 46 mm x 32 mm; very fine condition. Footnote: The Schützenfest is a German and Swiss marksmen’s festival and features target shooting competitions. The badge is constructed out of Efoplast; a type of tough, fibrous shaped plastic wafer. The only manufacturer of this type of material was EO Friedrich. The acronym DRP stands for Deutsches Reichs Patent - patent protection by the State for up to 15 years.