Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Third Reich Period Cufflinks
(Hakenkreuz Manschettenknöpfe). Two pairs of Third Reich period cufflinks, including a large set constructed of silver with a mark of 900 with a maker’s logo, insignia measuring 15 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), mounted on a post with an adjustable toggle, in extremely fine condition, and; a small set, constructed of gilded bronze, marked 164, insignia measuring 15 mm in diameter, mounted on a post with an adjustable toggle, in very fine condition. Footnote: Items 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.

