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Product Description: This 1925 Gau Honor Badge is a gorgeous example of this scarce and very desirable political award, that is missing from most collections. This one is the 1925 version, and is the more desirable enameled type. The original, high quality, glossy black enamel shows no chips, cracks or damage. The surface of the silver has a lovely, uncleaned, original look, with attractive toning. The wreath is nicely burnished. The reverse of this 1925 Gau Honor Badge is all-original, with pleasant dark tones. The hardware setup is classic for this type, with two hollow rivets, a double wire pin, a wide hinge, and a round wire catch. The rivets are secure, and the hardware is functional and without repairs. This handsome award is marked behind the swastika with the maker “R. Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida” as well as a silver content stamp “800” indicating 80 percent pure silver. This is a fine badge with a great look. The condition rates as excellent/near mint.
Historical Description: The General Gau Honor Badge is among the most striking-looking of all of the political badges awarded by the Nazi Party to distinguish those who contributed to the struggle to power during the Kampfzeit. It was not associated with any particular German district (Gau) and because this was an official decoration awarded by Party headquarters at national level, it took precedence over other, regional awards. There were two forms of this Gau honor badge, the 1923 and 1925 versions, distinguished by the date at the center of the swastika emblem on the obverse. The badges were instituted in 1933 and show a variety of manufacturing techniques, with enamel and painted versions being known. The designation of the award varied depending on who was awarding it, and the exact reason for the different dates found on these is still a topic of discussion and study. These badges are impressive pieces that are sought-after by collectors for their important historical value.
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