German Awards - Traditional Gauabel Gdansk-West Prussia

The basis of the traditional Gau sign for the Gdansk-West Prussia gau is not exactly established. It was donated by Gauleiter Albert Forster, who also hosted the awards ceremony. It is known about the connivance of Adolf Hitler. The awards were probably received by early members of the NSDAP, as evidenced by the inscription. More precise rules are unknown. It was worn on the left side of the chest. Production was massive in silver or, as here, in silver material such as white metal or copper alloy, by various manufacturers. Notable silver producers were M. Stumpf & Sohn in Gdańsk as well as Steinhauer & Lück in Lüdenscheid. There are differences in the brochure. High quality with roller hinge, reciprocal hook pin or simple plate solder pins. Stump marks are only 1 x cross-tied, all other 3 x, lower and lateral cross-tied. As a manufacturer of silvered badges, M.Nett from Fürth is known, and, as here, Paul Küst from Berlin, as well as an unknown manufacturer ELG in the district. Whether they are secondary or essential, they should remain open. Source: J. Nimmergut, German Orders and Insignia until 1945, vol. IV.

Massive embossed, highly oval sign made of silver-plated copper alloy. The back side is smooth, silver plated with a vertical pin, 2 plates soldered here. Including the name of the manufacturer.

Front side:

• The margin is formed from a dense oak-leaved wreath with acorns. It is bottom and cross-linked.
• The closed midfield is finely punctured.
In the
• center rises a swastika placed on top. On it is the exalted coat of arms of Danzig with perpendicular hatching in the background.
At the
• top, the font increases - ALTER -, at the bottom - FIGHTER -.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated. Vertical needle soldered with 2 plates.
• Under it, along the edge, the manufacturer deepens 2-line - PAUL - KÜST -/- BERLIN -.
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