WWII German Badge Lot INS69 – Reverse and Construction Details
WWII German Third Reich Badge Lot – Saar 1934, Reichsparteitag 1936 & 1 Mai 1938
Original German Badge & Tinnie Lot 1928–1938 – Turnfest Köln, Tag der Arbeit & 1 Mai
Original German Badge & Tinnie Lot 1928–1938 – Turnfest Köln, Tag der Arbeit & 1 Mai
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WWII German Third Reich Badge Lot – Saar 1934, Reichsparteitag 1936 & 1 Mai 1938

99,00 €

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SKU: INS69Categories:

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Description

WWII German Third Reich Badge Lot: Overview

Six different pieces of German political, commemorative and specialist insignia from the 1930s. The interest of the lot lies in its variety: event badges (tinnies), metal insignia and an embroidered trade badge. Four pieces can be identified with confidence from their designs and inscriptions; the other two are deliberately left unattributed.

What the Lot Contains

  • “Deutsch ist die Saar 1934”: octagonal badge with eagle and the inscriptions “Deutsch ist die Saar” and “Des Deutschen Ehre ist die Treue”, linked to the campaign before the Saar’s return to German administration in 1935.
  • Reichsparteitag 1936 tinnie: event badge of the 1936 Nuremberg party rally.
  • 1 Mai 1938 badge: Tag der Arbeit (Labour Day) badge of 1938.
  • Farrier trade badge: dark circular cloth badge embroidered with a yellow-gold horseshoe, corresponding to the German Army qualified farrier insignia.
  • Two further pieces: an openwork circular badge with eagle motif, and an oval piece combining metal and textile. Without clear marks or inscriptions, they are not attributed.

WWII German Third Reich Badge Lot: Description

  • Number of pieces: six
  • Inventory code: INS69

Condition

Considerable variation across the group: oxidation, patina, surface wear, loss of finish, textile wear and ageing to fastenings. The detailed photographs show the actual items and form part of the description.

Provenance

No further provenance is recorded.

Authenticity

Offered as period pieces on the basis of design, construction and wear. Identifications are made only where design and inscriptions allow it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all six pieces identified?

No. Four are identified from their designs and inscriptions; the other two need further markings or specialist examination before a specific attribution.

What does the horseshoe badge represent?

It corresponds to the German Army trade badge for qualified farriers, personnel trained in the care and shoeing of military horses.

Further Reading

For the wider context of German decorations and insignia, see my Complete Collector’s Guide to WWII German Medals.

For historical background, see Deutsches Historisches Museum, LeMO: “Das Winterhilfswerk (WHW)” (A. Scriba).

Historical Responsibility Notice: this item is offered as a historical artefact for collecting, preservation, education and research. It does not endorse or glorify any ideology.

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