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Don, You are quite right. Five letters on left side and 4 letters on right side. To make all the lettering and areas appear like they belong they increased the size of the letters. If thre are any mathematicians here they could explain better. Great Observation. Here is my example. If you thought this previous statement was embarassing wait until you see my example. Aside from attachment plate and pin, it is authentic. Sorry for the spelling. On my first cup of coffee. Robert No laughing please.

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Don, A nice and not often seen membership book you have there. I have seen only one other example like that. It wasn't in very good condition either. Tell me, are there dues stamps inside and if so what years are included? No need to scan and post I am just curious. Thanks for showing the book and badge. Here is my standard Stenografenschaft Badge. Here we go. Robert

[attachmentid=37071][attachmentid=37072]Nice little gems Pete. Here is one I don't think you know I have. Meine Starke Deutschlands Nacht 4-5.3.34

Also, do you happen to know anything about post 287? 1937 SAAZ? What would the symbol on the flag stand for? Pardon my ignorance. Also, post 288 Gau Treffen. Very nice original example. There are copies of that one out and about. My tinnie post for today. Robert

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Benten, I would call that one a DJ shooting award in stick-pin form. There is no mention of value. However, in my humble opinion, in light of the fact that the enamel work is period and it appears authentic, and it is not often seen if ever......well you know what I mean. Maybe consider moving it to the evaluation forum. If Don is about the site today perhaops he can chime in. Hope this helps. Robert

Kevin, Thank You for the translation. I am astonished how nice of a condition the booklet is. Membership books intrigue me as I always wonder about the fate of the member after hostilities ended. A collaborator's fate? Thanks for remembering to do this. Take care Robert

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Taken out of Husken 1997...I think it's the same. You have to like the white enamel. I hope this helps. Robert

Yes I will. Dinner is in 15 minutes and I have to shower. Will post photo out of book after that. Until Then Robert

Mr. Benten, Before you think that, try to view Husken 1997 page 352 Unbekannte Abzeichen-Tafel 9 Column 3 Row D. Robert

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Don, would you happen to have a photo of this in wear? Have a nice weekend. Robert

[attachmentid=35642]I wanted to put them next to each other but space did not permit. Notice similarities.

The virtues and transition of Labor

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Gents, My bi-weekly contribution to the database. Kreistreffen Der NSDAP Kreis Langensalza

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John, Thanks for showing the flags. Do you know if they were issued in a set? And Ralph, you are making me hungry. Kreistag Eisenach 1935. Happy Easter! Robert

Deine Hand Dem Handwerk. A heavily copied pin. Happy Easter. Matt, remember to tic "add into post" for each image you wish to post. After you do that, tic "add reply" all the way at the bottom. I had a time of it in the beginning but it really does work well and is easy. Robert

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Here is my Type II for civilian wear. I suspect 65+ years of bouncing around have given it a fair bit of wear. Robert

Nice badges gents. I thought I would get this one in because of the nice enamel cross. Robert

Guys, Is that Herr Rosenberg in the photo with the 2 ladies. Also, did anybody give you any grief when you hung the banner outside? If I were to do that I would probably get a tax audit at the very least. Thanks for showing. Robert

James, Very nice and very well documented. With serial numbers and an organization like the Red Cross, I suspect you might even be able to find out who wore (sp) them. I also notice that your black version has the same maker as Don's Frauenhilfedienst badge. I hope someday to add this version to my collection. Now I know how they should be marked. I have always steered clear of these for lack of knowledge. Thanks for showing them. Robert

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Don, Thank you for bringing this one out to show us all. Would the fact that it has a serial number make it at all possible to research? The silver has tarnished beautifully. Now that is patina!! Do you have any idea how many of these were issued? Now for my rather paltry entry....what I find interesting is that our Mr. Cone states that the bullseye should be red. Have a nice weekend and thanks for showing us allthis rare badge. Also, have these been copied as frequently as other Schutzstaeffel pieces?? Robert

Don, Nice score on these badges. In my ever so humble opinion, they all look good to me from both sides. Someday I hope to be fortunate enough to have one of the black ones in hand. Robert

Matt, Thanks for the link. I have access to 2 Orts levels. I have backed away because of the price. I thought 75 US was too high. Don, thanks for starting this thread. Robert

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Here is my narrow border Gau level. M1/104. Matt, if you have the time could you show a revrse image of yours. I am curious to see how they match up. Robert

Matt, Sorry I am so late to respond to your question regarding my statement about NSF. I had remembered reading it somewhere and alas I have finally found it. I mispoke. It was not NSF but DFW. Page 16 BACKING HITLER by Robert Gellately. "In addition, the mass-oriented 'German Women's Enterprise' (Deutches Frauenwerk, DFW), founded in September 1933 as an umbrella organization to take the place of women's organizations that had been 'coordinated' or eliminated by the Nazis, gained a membership of 2.7 million by 1935, and that number grew by 1938 to 'around four million' and thereby became the largest non-compulsory organization in the country."

The author could be wrong or more likely did not include actual party membership. Robert