ChrisKelly

Insofar as "experts" who are copiously cited in those web-site articles and videos... Here's my reaction... [Principal Skinner > "them", Bart Simpson > me]...

Check out the web-sites in post sixteen. My point there was, this is over the top. You can't be serious. I figured, like a big dummy, that somebody might get a good laugh. Judas Priest. Eva Braun's lingerie, indeed. I don't know if this material is genuine or fake, and I don't care. In half a century of buying, selling and trading as an "amateur', I've never met anyone who collects, much less makes a living, off nazi underwear. Insofar as Hitler's wardrobe, as we say in the U.S.A., it's a "special interest story". That means it's a "gee whiz novelty". Anyone who gets super-extra-hysterically-triggered over this stuff is a psycho with potentially uncorrectable, serious mental health issues and is best avoided. I like "VtwinVince"'s comment. I haven't heard the word "shyster" in ages. "VtwinVince" is probably right. Likely picked up on something I missed. Word to the wise. Here's what I have to say to myself. I deserve this one.

Yeah, dude. The image in the first post. That's a reproduction. Again, keep in mind that particular award is super-extra-rare. The chances of an average collector finding one are slim at best, unless you're at some high-end auction or trading with an elite specialty dealer. Should the collector locate one, expect it to be phenomenally expensive. Ergo, the rarer, more pricey awards are generally the most widely reproduced, and for a potentially profitable reason. It's still a decent quality fake. I'd give a seller $25USD for it. But only if shipping is postpaid.

Looks genuine. Great enamel work. Really nice example of an early NSDAP badge.

The Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1914–1918 is awarded in addition to, not in lieu of, the Croix du Combattant. From "Wikipedia": "The Act of 4 July 1935 created the Croix du Combattant Volontaire, designated for those who volunteered to serve on the front in a combat unit during the Great War. The requirements for obtaining the cross were defined by the decree of 28 November 1935. The qualifications of the candidates have been reviewed by a panel from 1951, twelve members as follows: Minister of National Defence: Chairman; Secretary of State for War: two members; Secretary of State for the Navy: two members; Secretary of State for Air: two members; Office national des mutilés et combattants: two members; Association d'engagés et de combattants volontaires: three members. The decree of 10 April 1936 extended the award to the few surviving volunteer firefighters from the War of 1870–1871." Likely your "Tirailleur" qualifies, if he was indeed a volunteer and not a conscript. Such proof as an enlistment contract should suffice. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volunteer_Combatant's_Cross_1914–1918 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combatant's_Cross

Interesting addendum... I found this online... The 10th Nazi Party Congress, also known as the Reichsparteitag Großdeutschland, took place in Nuremberg, Germany from September 5–12, 1938. The name translates to "Reich Party Congress of Greater Germany". The Reichsparteitag was the official name of the Nazi Party rallies. The 1938 rally was named the "Rally of Greater Germany" because of Germany's annexation of Austria earlier that year. The Anschluss, as it was known, took place from March 11–13, 1938. Source (images): https://www.emedals.com/products/a-fine-quality-1938-nsdap-national-party-day-badge-by-jungwirth-of-vienna-g31478

Just got this one. Since only about 318,689 were awarded (until awards ceased on 31 December 1940), I chose this one over some much better looking, more complete Erinnerungsmedaillen 1. Oktober 1938 ("Sudetenland"), which were more widely awarded, and subsequently are much less expensive! Comments and opinions encouraged and welcome. (By the way... I'm in the market for a suspension ring for this medal, if anyone has one to spare!) Erinnerungsmedaille 13. März 1938, (Anschluß Österreichs).

That's a reproduction, and a bad one at that. It looks like this one, from "eBay": Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Nakhimov https://www.ebay.com/itm/275365472846

Saxony - style mount: Source: http://www.germandocuments.com/WW1_Medals_and_Pins.html

Check this out... It might help: https://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/320675-kriegsverdienstmedaille/

Better images of my latest acquisition.

Wonder if it's from the "Deschler Hoard"... https://war-relics.com/product/smgp-1415-deschler-hoard-war-merit-cross-with-original-paper-kvk2/ https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/orders-decorations-third-reich/deschler-hoard-mutterkreuz-18068-2/ https://www.treasurebunker.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4303-the-deschler-hoard/

Wonder if it's from the "Deschler Hoard"... My understanding is that there were loads and loads of War Merit Crosses in mint condition. Lucky find. Even luckier to get one. https://war-relics.com/product/smgp-1415-deschler-hoard-war-merit-cross-with-original-paper-kvk2/ https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/orders-decorations-third-reich/deschler-hoard-mutterkreuz-18068-2/ https://www.treasurebunker.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4303-the-deschler-hoard/

Definitely an early NSDAP badge. Manufacturer, I don't know, but certainly genuine.

That's a nice one! Looks good, definitely genuine.

Looks genuine.

I have no idea what this stuff is...

Presuming you're the owner... I think there's really no way to tell. I own one myself (see my post from 9 February 2025), which is a wartime piece. Yours may very well be a wartime piece that's been converted to a screwback by its original owner.

Nice one I just purchased...

Images for reference: 1. Often called the "first pattern RLB star", used officially 1933 - 1935/6. 2. Often called the "second pattern RLB star", used officially 1937 - 1945. Stickpins utilizing both patterns were widely produced by several manufacturers, although most with the first pattern star have the "Ges.Gesch." hallmark, indicating likely pre - 1937 manufacture. 3. Some commonly encountered swastika patterns, many of which was produced as stickpins. This is a Danish image.

Source: https://stewartsmilitaryantiques.com/german-wwii-luftschutz-medal-1st-class-stickpin.51690.archive.htm

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