Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges
(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of four badges, including a Reich Labour Service of Female Youth (RADwJ) rank badge, constructed of silvered zink, horizontal pinback unmarked, measuring 44 mm in diameter, with oxidation and loss of finish evident, in very fine condition; a RADwJ commemorative service badge, constructed of aluminum, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked with the logo of F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, measuring 44 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), with some oxidation evident, in very fine condition; a Gau Essen badge, constructed of gilded aluminum, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked “HOFFSTÄTTER, BONN”, measuring 31 mm (w) x 53 mm (h), with moderate loss of finish evident, in very fine condition, and; a Winterhilfswerk (WHW) donation badge, constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, with repair and replacement of the pinback evident, in very fine condition.

