I have noted a similar GES. GESCH. RZM 4 marked badge listed as a transitional badge. There were no negative comments about originality.
I do not study these badges and look forward to other observations.
--dj--Joe
I incorrectly assumed the maker mark on the piece was WTB. Now I see it is W (hammer) B. Attributed to: Wilhelm Binder. I still have no image I can share.
--dj--Joe
My problem for some time has been - sitting, looking and thinking instead of collecting. 🙄 I never got around to adding an example to my collection. Seems the few badges I saw were either in rough condition or iffy looking.
--dj--Joe
Thank you Don for looking.
We will probably never know but I wonder why they decided to drape some wing tips over the green background on one side?
--dj--Joe
I agree, very nice. I appreciate seeing them. Mr. Cornwell do you recall what the devils head was made of?
ChrisKelly, if I recall correctly there is also a solid (filled in) example of the D.A.F. lapel pin. I will search for an example. Seems like I have or had one at one time.
--dj--Joe
Interesting. 144 is not listed as a known M1 code. Could be an unknown. Or could be the firm mixed up their M code for M5 uniform accessories or M9 tinnies (day badges).
So much we don't know for sure. Good chance the lists are not complete.
--dj--Joe
Not a membership badge I ever got around to collecting, so I can not contribute.
Would bronze be the base color for these badges?
I did locate an older topic showing a double C. Poellath Schrobenhausen marking. (Click on the arrow in the upper right corner of the link).
--dj--Joe
Still my favorite database. Sometimes I have problems locating it. Probably just me. If I click on "Organizational Badges" in either the red bar or blue bar I do not wind up here. I do if I click on Enamel & membership badge manufacturers database
--dj--Joe
Interesting how they combined the wappen of Breslau / Wroclaw with a swastika.
Ich Half - I helped - badge for a donation?
Is the material plastic or bakelite?
--dj--Joe
Interesting item. Not one I was aware of. 1919 - 1927? Short lived organization.
I read he was a naval officer 1900-1918.
Thanks for sharing.
--dj--Joe
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