Stan

CHE, I never saw the Cross in person- I was just sent photos of it which I have now shared on the forum. Stan

Jacques, What do you mean by "characteristics"? Stan

Douglas, Here is a shot which includes the "53"

This is the best I have got. Stan

Reverse shot

I was offered a cased example a while back that cost ?35,000 so there appears to be a wide variation in prices. Here are the pics

Another shot

[attachmentid=48075] Herewith the photos Bob emailed me last night. As you will see, a slit has been made in the pocket to accomodate the unusual stud fitting. Thank you Bob for solving this mystery! Stan

Reverse.

Over the years I have picked up a couple of AH GPB's, one 25mm and one 30mm. What puzzles me is that the large size badge has a button-hole attachment. I have sent photos to "Golden Party Badge Guy" and he reckons that the original recipient was a larger-than-life fellow who wanted to wear the large size badge on his civilian attire. Patzwall shows this exact same badge on page 44 of his book"Das Goldene Parteiabzeichen" but describes it wrongly as "small size". He acknowledges his error. Here are some photos of 2 AH GBP's in small and large sizes. Any comments as to why the large badge would have a button-hole attachment would be appreciated. Stan

I have just read through this thread with great interest. I notice that Detlev Niemann sold Rosenberg's Coburg Badge with document in August 2000 for ?7,160. Stan

Thanks Mike for the info...I really only collect 3rd Reich and WWI and never looked up any info about this badge. Best regards, Stan

Reverse side.

Here's pictires of my Baltic Cross. I bought it in 1969 for ?2.50. Never knew what the were awarded for. Can someone enlighten me?

Gold version

Herewith RAD's with embroidered eagles. I've only seen a couple for sale in 40 years collecting! Stan

Here is the reverse

Bought this spange in 1977 for ?11 and have always wondered about it.. Is is ok? Should I clean it up a bit? Regards, Stan