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It measures 2,1 cm width, so it is very small. Is it a memory badge or...?
Do you have any idea ?
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Unfortunately no idea! Never seen a badge like this, but very interesting. Would like to have some good pics for printing in my coming book of westwall rings, if you agree, benten!!
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I think it is something to be worn on a coat lapel.
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Unfortunately no idea! Never seen a badge like this, but very interesting. Would like to have some good pics for printing in my coming book of westwall rings, if you agree, benten!!
gerdhagedorn Gerd, that is ok. I send you a PM here. Benten
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I think it is something to be worn on a coat lapel. Dave, that is a good possibility . Maybe for office people of the Westwall or so ? Or as a memory for an offical visit at the Westwall....... .Just some thoughts . Benten
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I do not recall seeing an example of the badge. I'm sure you checked the ring forum. Perhaps it will show up in a period catalog or advertisement.
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I think it is something to be worn on a coat lapel. Dave, that is a good possibility . Maybe for office people of the Westwall or so ? Or as a memory for an offical visit at the Westwall....... .Just some thoughts . Benten Given the small size, could be also for a side cap or other (military) headwear? gerdhagedorn
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I do not recall seeing an example of the badge. I'm sure you checked the ring forum. Perhaps it will show up in a period catalog or advertisement.
--dj--Joe Joe, yes, I also looked after many period photos of all kind of involved people. Benten
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I think it is something to be worn on a coat lapel. Dave, that is a good possibility . Maybe for office people of the Westwall or so ? Or as a memory for an offical visit at the Westwall....... .Just some thoughts . Benten Given the small size, could be also for a side cap or other (military) headwear? gerdhagedorn That is also a good option, Gerd . Benten
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Here are some more pictures.
I haven't found any info about it, but anyway, could we say that this badge is an authentic period item ?
Thanks in advance,
Benten :)
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What material do you think it is made from? Aluminum with a coating, brass? Was it originally silver coated?
I see nothing that keeps it from being a period piece. But postwar Veteran piece is also a possibility with no offending crooked cross.
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Hello dj-Joe
The material of all parts are made of brass. Perhaps a good sign for period item ?
Even the pin , you should think it is iron, is made of brass. It is a very small badge; 2,1 cm width. Postwar......that is a good thought, but most of the (period) Westwall rings didn't have a swastica.
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From the photos, I got the impression that it was made of bronze, but it is brass?
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It is yellow copper.
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