the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM WELTKRIEGE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE WORLD WAR”)
93mm (x 90mm including crown suspension)
spotting and greening evident on the obverse
a Cross of Honour for Front Line Soldiers on March 4th
MAIU on red enamel
Germany, Third Reich. A Lot Of Patriotic Badges United Republic of the reverse with an inscription(Abzeichen). A lot of three patriotic badges, including a Gau Essen Badge, constructed of gilded aluminum, the obverse consisting of a sword with a swastika depressed into its hilt, overlaying crossed hammer bearing dates 1925 1935, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN, measuring 31 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), with moderate loss of finish evident, in very fine condition; a 1933 NSDAP Labour Day badge, constructed of bronze,