Erich S

This is a good topic and I think what Joe W wrote in an earlier post is spot on regarding the 2nd pattern BO. If you look at some of the highest awards given out such as the Gold Party Badge it was originally meant for the oldest veterans of the party and later expanded by Hitler as an honor award. The TK Ring was the same as it was only given to only the earlist SS Officers and later expanded by Himmler to include all officers who met certain critera. Hitler and Himmler both used their highest awards for their own means and I feel that it does not make them inferior to the first ones given out in my opinion.

Sorry but this badge is a fake. The reverse is wrong to include the MM. The obverse lettering style is incorrect also.

By it's postion on his uniform it looks like Erich held his GPB in very high regard!

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I kinda disagree with when you say the detail is lacking on all BO's starting at 3950. My example i feel is in very good cond. and the details are very sharp.

Warlord, So it is safe to assume that no more BO's were issed after 4100? Where did you get your info on the Kohler BO awarded in 1944? Thanks, Erich

Warlord, Interesting that the BO was awarded as late as 1944. I always thought that 1942 was the last year.

Rick, I think that those Austrians who were awarded the BO did deserve it. A lot of them were jailed and wounded for the NSDAP cause. Many of those who attended the Munich Putsch were never shot at or they stood guard at remote locations away from the fighting or were supporters who lost their jobs because of their support for the party. Being that aprox. 4100 of thses were awarded it makes it rarer than the Knights Cross for example.

Not at this time. The lists for the second type have not been located by number. Maybe someday I hope1

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I thought I would share some pics of the newest addition to my collection. A second pattern BO. I hope you enjoy them!

Thanks everyone. These badges have been attributed to Party member Hans Grimm. I'm waiting for additional info on him. Best, Erich

Thanks Robin! I have been looking for a NM set for quit awhile.

Thanks TX. I agree they are an important decoration. Yes, I was lucky to find such a great set!

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I thought I would share some Pics of my matching GPB set.

It sure is amazing how much Allach pieces are costing these days! I guess you get what you pay for.

Thanks John. When i saw it i had to get it . You don't see these RPT Vases come up for sale too often! Best, Erich

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Nice pieces guys. John and Don here is my newest piece in case you didn't see my earlier Thread.

Thanks Robin! This was one of those pieces that I had to have because you don't see them available too often.