Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Badges, Decorations and Insignia

1. A Luftwaffe-issue Krim Shield (Krimschild), constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield depicting a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by dates “1941-1942”, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs (three previously repaired, one original to the badge) to a magnetic backplate with a dark grey wool liner indicating Luftwaffe issue, the shield itself measuring 52 mm (w) x 61 mm (l), a uniform removed example missing with only only small parts of the black paper backer remaining, in overall better than fine condition.

2. A Political/NSDAP-issue cap eagle (Kappenadler), constructed of gilded feinzink, consisting of a political National eagle with open wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with four intact attachment prongs, marked “M1/16” for manufacture by Dr. Franke & Co., Lüdenscheid, measuring 67.4 mm (l) x 34.2 mm (l), missing nearly all of its gilt finish with only traces remaining, in fine condition. 

3. An International Gliding Commission C-Grade Badge (Internationale Segelflugkommission C-Abzeichen), constructed of .900 purity silver (marked on the reverse) and multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon, around a central blue enameled disc bearing three white enameled gulls, the reverse with a boutonniere-style round clip, stamped with the issue number of “1010” overtop the maker mark, measuring 20.5 mm in diameter, weighing 7.00 grams, in near extremely fine condition. 

4. An HJ Membership Badge (HJ Mitgliedsabzeichen), constructed of silvered bronze, consisting of an elongated diamond with red, white, and black enamels, the obverse depicting a black enameled mobile swastika surrounded by fields of red and white enamels, the reverse with a functional vertical pinback, marked “RZM M1/148” for manufacture by Heinrich Ubricht’s Witwe of Vienna, measuring 24.8 mm (w) x 14.6 mm (l), weighing 25.1 grams, in near extremely fine condition. 

5. A Miniature Silver Grade DJ Proficiency Badge (Leistungsabzeichen), constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a single Sig rune with a central mobile swastika, circumscribed “Für Leistungen in der DJ” in capitalized letters, measuring 22.6 mm (l) x 10.9 mm (l), weighing 24.7 grams.

6. A DJ Hunting Association Membership Stick Pin, the obverse features a deer head with antlers, with a swastika with emanating rays between the antlers and a ribbon banner below inscribed “D.J” in capitalized letters, marked “Ges. Gesch” for “Gesetzlich Geschützt” (Protected by law), measuring 16.0 mm (w) x 13.2 mm (l), affixed to a 39.8 mm long pin, in extremely fine condition. 

7. An Edelweiss patriotic badge, of two-piece construction of magnetic metal, measuring 51.5 mm (w) x 25.1 mm (l), in fine condition.