AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR

Lot 39:

A PRE-WWII GERMAN SILVER & ENAMEL GAU HONOR BADGE

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Start price: $1,600

Estimated price: $2,000 - $2,300

Buyer's premium: 27%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Gau Honor Badge is a large black enamel swastika that was riveted to a nicely detailed silver wreath of oak leaves. The reverse bears the manufacturer’s name "R. Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida" and the 800 silver standard hallmark.Only two came to be issued in 1944 – same as 1923 and 1925 Gau Badges but without date, the same maker.

Dimensions: D: 1 3/4 in., (4.5 cm.)