History

The Badge was likely instituted before 1936, and was conferred upon individuals in Gau Danzig (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.

Every Gau was administered by a Gauleiter or “District Leader.

The Obverse inscription “Alter Kämpfer” translates to “old fighter.” This term was used by the Nazis to denote early party membership.