History

The Badge was instituted in 1938, and was conferred upon individuals in Gau East Prussia (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.

This Badge was issued in only one class, silver.