Germany, NSDAP. An Early Membership Badge, Miniature Version Archive and Permanent Forces of the

and Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas Long Service And Good Conduct Medal

Stamped onto the crown in black ink is a Reichsbetriebsnummer of “0/0125/0197” and a size mark of “57”

In August 1940 he became a Captain and in May 1943 was promoted to a Major in command of 31st Field Company RCE

Footnote: This badge was issued in 1958 by the Shimane Prefecture Fire Brigade Association

bronze gilt medal

Germany, NSDAP. An Early Membership Badge, Miniature Version Archive and Permanent Forces of the(NSDAP Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 18. 40 mm in diameter, weighing 2. 8 grams, demonstrating minor flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metal, respectively, an early miniature version in better than very fine condition.