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To be perfectly honest Robert, I can't honestly see that anyone would have made a convincing fake of this badge. The reason I say this is it's lack of a Swastika which immediately makes it less desirable. I would think the cost of making a passable copy compared to the number they would need to sell would negate it as a candidate for a quality job. Fakers are cleaver, they won't make something that is less like to produce a good return for their work. Bottom line is if it is of a high quality construction etc & has the correct style pin plate that we would expect to see, then take a chance if it is a resonable price. Cheers Don

I was hoping that someone would be able to help you with this. Not my area as you know. I've been checking some of the sites I know for you, Wietze (I think, can't remember looked at so many ) has one but unfortunately doesn't show the reverse. Cheers Don

Nice find Robert, well done. Cheers Don

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Mike, As usual, very nice, thanks. Here's a picture of one in wear. Cheers Don

Here are the covers of the books mentioned. Cheers Don

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Here's my 2nd pattern Aurich, tiny version HH 9719e Cheers Don

Stephen is a member of this forum (Gold Party Pin Guy), maybe he'll take a look next time he passes through. Cheers Don

Just noticed that you asked about the Danzig badge (sorry, I was distracted by the other goodies first time around ). I've often wondered about this badge myself. It is in H?sken, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's kosher. Of the ones I've seen offered for sale, I've never yet seen one that has convinced me to part with my money.... What about you? Cheers Don

Speechless.........

I don't know about anyone else, but I want to see them all....... Especially the gorget. Cheers Don

Hi Mike, Welcome aboard! Thanks for posting these great items. Until you have been a member for a while your upload limit will be low which means it will be difficult for you to put 2 images together without losing image size. Once you've been here a while your limit will be increased & it will be easier to do. Keep 'em coming Mike! Cheers Don

Very nice little item Robert. I've no idea how it could be worn tho'....... Looks like it was a private purchase or jeweller made piece. Thanks for showing it. Cheers Don

That's very true Dan, I think we sometimes lose track of that fact, at the end of the day it is just a hobby...... Although for me it's more of an addiction Cheers Don

This can be bought from http://www.huesken.com & costs about 35 Euros. It does not have any tinnies, it's a catalogue of enamel badges. No reverses are shown. Cheers Don

Good to see you here my friend! Thank you for posting this rare piece, looking forward to seeing more of your collection here. Cheers Don

Yep, as Robert states, broken off for some reason. Cheers Don

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Here's mine for you to compare. The RLB were not a directly controlled NSDAP organisation so not subject to RZM control. Cheers Don

Pat, Where are you buying your items? Because I'd find somewhere new. I'm rather concerned about these, I'm not a tinnie collector as such but the pin configuration on these worries me. I've never seen it on a tinnie before & you have it on all of them & they are by different makers. I also don't like the reverse of the first one as it looks pitted. James Noble & Ralf are big tinnie guys, perhaps if they are passing through they would be kind enough to comment. Cheers Don

Nice looking badge Robert. Unfortunately though I do not have any experiance of these so can not offer any opinion as to authenticity. Hopefully someone else can help. Cheers Don

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Here's mine, not maker marked. Cheers Don

Very nice Robert. These are one of those pins that you can never seem to find in a good condition, they are always a little tired looking. Looking forward to seeing the book. Cheers Don