Some absolutely fabulous information Peter! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I have often wondered what the timeline was for these badges/pins.
Joe, I doubt that it was even 7 months. If they weren't ready to be issued until August & a new design announced in October.....
Peter, one more question if I may. Do you know what this pin would be for? It is the only example I have ever seen. The one shown in the Hüsken catalogues is the exact same example.