Gau Honour Badge Baden, in Gold, Large

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SKU: 02.GTR.0415.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2900 USD

  • Gau Honour Badge Baden, in Gold, Large Obverse
  • Gau Honour Badge Baden, in Gold, Large Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2900 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Fr. Klett, Karlsruhe
  • Composition
    Tombac gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: GAU BADEN
  • Size
    34x45.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    14.5 grams
  • Image Licensing
    The image is attributed to Auction House Andreas Thies, Catalogue 46. See: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A46_161_192.pdf

History


The Badge was likely instituted in late 1933, and was conferred upon individuals in Gau Baden (district) who served in the Nazi Party during the Kampfzeit or “Time of Struggle” when the Nazis struggled to gain political power.

The Nazi Regime divided Germany into a series of districts of “Gaue” to facilitate nationwide Party administration.

The Gold Badges were awarded to Nazi Party members who joined before November 9, 1923.

The Silver Badges were awarded to Nazi Party members who joined before October 27, 1927.

Large Badges were awarded to men, while Small Badges were awarded to women.

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