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Product Description: This 1933 Gau München Badge is an outstanding example of this early and desirable political badge. The striking design of this badge features a large central swastika with 1933 date within an intricately detailed oak leaf wreath with a banner reading “Und Ihr habt doch gesiegt,” a slogan associated with the commemorations of those who fell in the 1923 Putsch. This badge is very clean and beautifully detailed. Most of the original factory applied lacquer coating is still present on the surface. The reverse of this attractive Gau München Badge is unmarked, with nice golden tones to the original bronze finish. The original Tombak attachment pin assembly is present, still held in place with the original solder. This all-original badge shows no damage. It would be tough to upgrade, and remains in exceptional, near mint condition.
Historical Description: The German Third Reich broke down the geographical area of the nation into what is known as the “Gau”, the administrative equivalent of traditional German states. The leadership of each respective Gau was authorized to institute and award special awards, to recognize a variety of achievements while in the service of the Gau. The exact requirements for each award were determined by the leader of each Gau and could range from outstanding service to the local political organization, length of service to the Party, or participation in important historic events during the Party’s rise to power prior to 1933. Some Gau awards were issued in several grades to recognize different levels of experience or achievement. These badges could be worn on both military, and civilian, uniforms and were considered a mark of honor in the NSDAP. Twelve different Gau Honor Badges were designed for the intial 33 Gau districts, which after later territory gains would expand to 43, of Nazi Germany. Each were carefully designed with impressive symbolic designs to denote the highest levels of achievement for which they were awarded. The quality of these badges is usually of extremely high craftsmanship. While each type of Gau Honor Badge was awarded in varying numbers, they were awarded sparingly. Today any of the Gau Honor Badge types are not commonly encountered with many being exceedingly rare.
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