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Hello Dave & Don, thanks for your comments. I was just going thru this thread again and some fantastic stuff people have shown.
Don, I didn’t think I had seen to many others so thanks for confirming that thought. The plaque itself is only 2 ¼ inches in diameter and the studentenbund insignia is 1 “x ½ inch. Yes, it seems like there is an endless amount of not only DDAC and NSKK plaques but for so many other organizations in general. I used to wonder why there wasn’t a book out specifically dealing with these items but now can see why it would be an endless job trying to classify and list all of them.
It’s funny but one always hears that art during the Nazi period was anti modernistic and other than classical styles were frowned upon but if you look at many of the designs of these items & also tinnies, they are, I guess what I would call art-deco style, how the style of the eagle & lettering & how it is incorporated into the design of the item and the setup of the pieces in general. Knowing nothing about art basically my use of the term art-deco may be incorrect but hopefully you know what I am trying to say.
I hope no one is tired of me posting some items & hope you don't mind if I post others.
Bill

Bill,

Keep them coming. I for one very much enjoy seeing what you have

Don

Yes please,,I too enjoy seeing them especially NSKK.. some of the shield type with 2 holes in them I'm pretty sure they meant to be put on a radiator grill or motorcycle!

Don & Gaspare thanks again for your comments. I'm sure that I've shown these on other forums so sorry if most have seen these before. Here is an item that apparently is somewhat controversial. Some think they are original and some think they are not. Personally, I think these are original pieces and glad to have acquired it.
Next few are also DDAC plaques I’m sorry I didn’t take German in high school so all my translations I get from google translate.
If my translations are incorrect please let me know, thanks.
First one on left is for a DDAC gau rating(?) for Hochland. I would imagine rating in this instance might be qualifying perhaps. As I say please correct my understanding of the terms if possible.
Next one is a members plaque for the DDAC, would be attached to a car grill I believe
Third one is also for the DDAC In recognition of sporting achievements
In the olympic year 1936
Dedicated by the DDAC Gau Bayer. Eastmark

Lastly, for now I show two Amateur Boxing medallions I have. If I remember correctly they are both made by H. Aurich Dresden. I just love the look of these and again, I don’t think these are seen that often. Don, I believe you have said you have a few of these and also the smaller pins for some events of this type? Also Don, was Aurich the only maker of the plaques? I've seen pictures of your smaller pins but I don't remember who made them either actually.

Also if I may, the DDAC physicians plaque which would be on a car grill, any idea what they go for? There is one for sale on a site, with a little enamel damage, price being asked is close to 300, not sure if that’s a good price for one with a little damage or what. I do always prefer to buy items with no damage but again, not sure of value & not seen too often I think. Whether any ideas on value or not, thank you all for taking a look at my items.
Bill

Bill,,,those are fabulous!!!

Nice stuff guys. Some I've not seen before,

Gaspare, thanks again for your comments, yes, the boxing one's are really sharp. I hope others post more of their stuff, always like to see new items.
thanks again
Bill

Bill,

Thank you for posting these, especially the Boxing ones. I had totally forgotten that I had some of these, well, not forgotten, but for some reason I didn't think of them as non-portables, which of course they are. I have about 10 of these (I don't yet have the Essen one, you lucky thing).....

I can post mine here if you wish, but I do not want to flood the thread if you feel they they warrent a thread of their own..... What do you guys think, here or a fresh thread on Boxing plaques & badges?

In answer to you question Bill, yes, H. Aurich was the sole manufacturer of these & the pins, see below for the mark from one of mine.

Don

I will let you gents decide. Should you opt for a thread of their own, the next time I am alert and functional I could add a link connecting the topics.

Bill, great items. Good sharp images.

--dj--Joe

Thanks again Don & Joe. Wow, 10 of them, incredible. I was happy to find these two. I always keep my eyes open and hopefully will acquire a few more. I I'd love to see the ones you have Don, and I don't care whether it's in this thread or another as long as we get to see them LOL.
Bill

Actually, I think your boxing medals deserve a thread of their own. It also makes it easier to find info on them when doing a search.

OK, a new thread it will be, see you there hopefully....

Link to Don's thread on Boxing Awards and Badges.
https://forum.germandaggers.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=358359&page=1

As you know, I am not a big non-portables collector, but the other day I had the chance to pick this piece up. I was tempted as I have the enamel badge for the event.... The Deutscher Versuchsanstalt für Handfeuerwaffen Berlin-Wannsee 1938.

The reverse is totally unmarked so will not take up space posting it.

And for the curious, here is the enamel badge. The more observant amongst you may recognise the design as it was the basis of the well known fake/fantasy Ostpreussen badge.

Just for completeness as I brought it up, here is the fake/fantasy.... I have never seen any evidence that a badge of this exact design existed during the period...

Don, thank you for posting the enamel badge and the non-portable award. Two quality pieces. A good reference on the false badge also.

--dj--Joe