Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Badges

(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of badges, including:

1. An NSDAP membership badge, constructed of zink, horizontal pinback, the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/14” for Matthias Oechsler & Sohn, Ansbach, measuring 24 mm in diameter, a late-period example in better than very fine condition.

2. A 1936 patriotic badge, constructed of gilded magnetic metal, unmarked, measuring 28 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.

3. A 1938 Nuremberg Rally commemorative badge, constructed of silvered zink, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked “M. NETT, FÜRTH I. B.”, measuring 42 mm in diameter, demonstrating loss of finish and oxidation throughout, in fair condition.

4. A 1942 Police Day badge, constructed of silvered zink, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.

5. An AH patriotic badge, constructed of gilded magnetic metal, unmarked, measuring 28 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

6. An NS-Frauenschaft membership badge, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, marked with an RZM logo and maker code “M1/34” for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen, measuring 25 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

7. A German Sports Day badge, constructed of silvered zink, the reverse with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 24 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish and oxidation throughout, in fair condition.

8. An HJ scarf knot, constructed of dark brown leather, unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, demonstrating moderate material fatigue, in better than very fine condition.

9. A Wehrmacht Driver Proficiency Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a semi-circular laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a central steering wheel, retaining a partial wool twill backer, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in very fine condition.