Germany, HJ. A DJ/HJ Drum Hanger, NSDAP Party Member Karl Waidhas

(Trommelschere). A drum hanger constructed of die-cast bronze with a gilded copper base, the shield-shaped obverse presents a political-style eagle above a wreathed, mobile swastika, with two carrying hooks flanking the eagles tail, surmounted by a swivel top attachment piece, measuring 65 mm (w) x 122 mm (h), presenting damage to one of the hooks, and in otherwise good condition.

Footnote: Item belonged to NSDAP Party Member Karl Waidhas. Karl Waidhas was born on 9 September 1895 in Weiden, Bavaria. He served in the 13th Infantry Regiment of the German Army during the First World War and, in the interwar period, was awarded decorations by Bulgaria and Hungary for his services. Waidhas joined the NSDAP on 8 August 1925, becoming member number 13875. He was later a recipient of the Golden Party Badge, which was bestowed on 14 April 1934, as well as the NSDAP 25-Year Long Service Cross, which he received on 31 May 1940. During the Second World War, Waidhas was an official with Deutsche Reichsbahn (German National Railways). According to his NSDAP membership booklet, he remained a member in good standing until March 1945.