Raz Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Lets see whatever you have relating to Gau badges including pics of these badges in wear etc.Here are 2 of my most prized sets.The Gau Thuringen badge set. Recently acquired from a well respected US collector.I also have an award document for the Gau Thuringen badge that I will post a pic of when I getthe chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) This is a cased Gau Berlin badge in Silver grade. The badge is a lovely 41mm constructed badge made by the Lauer firm whom seem to have been the sole maker of this badge. The stickpin miniature of the badge is of equal high quality and made by the same firm. I've so far not seen another miniature example, except for one other, which was part of an amazing nine piece miniature awards chain that had been found by Toby Rowan. Not part of my collection although I wish it was, the Werner Bock group of documents, including the Gau Berlin Besitz-urkunde, as auctioned by Hermann Historica. This grouping I believe has since been broken up. Edited May 24, 2017 by Raz Updating broken photo links and descriptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koj Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I still love the Gau-Berlin Set. Gratulations Raz ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erich S Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I still love the Gau-Berlin Set. Gratulations Raz !Nice Badges all! My Gau Munich Badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Thanks Koj.Great badge Erich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Here are a couple from my collection- Gau Wartheland firstStan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Gau Danzig.Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 Great badges Stan!The Wartheland is always a show stopper for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 My God! Those pieces change my opinion of Gau badges. Wow... they are better made than many wehrmacht badges I have seen! Very nice pieces, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Here are a couple of Gau Thueringen in silver and bronze. The silver is marked "800" on the base.Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Stan, thanks for posting those, wonderful pieces.What else do you have in your bag of tricks? ;-)Here are my Gau Essen's. The larger aluminium Hofstatter marked rally badge and the 935silver gau badge.Anyone have one of those great looking embroidered 1938 Gautag Essen postcard to show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Stan, thanks for posting those, wonderful pieces.What else do you have in your bag of tricks? ;-)Raz,Here's my Gau Sudentenland.Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 And here's Gau Berlin.Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 Thanks for posting those Stan.Here's my Gau East Prussia. I have to use the scrappy sellers old pic for now.I'll post a better one when I am able. This piece is maker marked W?chtler & Lange and serial numbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 The Gau Berlin badge in silver grade. A lovely 41mm constructed badge made by the Lauer firm whomseem to be the sole maker of this badge.The enamel stickpin is of equal high quality. I've never seen another miniature of this badge except for one which was on an amazing 9 piece miniature awards chain which Toby Rowan had tracked down.Photo credit TobyR:Not part of my collection although I wish it was.Hallo Raz, interesting chain of minis showed in the picture, the first medal is the Order of the Star of Romania, Knights Cross, Second type.the second is: Hungarian Order Of Merit (1922-1945.)the third is: Serbian, Order of Saint Sava.the fourth is: Bulgaria, Order of Civil Merit.the last 5 all iii reich, in all an interesting set.Kevin in Deva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Raz,That looks like a really nice Gau East Prussia and no doubt it is made from lightweight material?The worst looking Gau badge in my opinion is the Gau Hannover. Most people think that this badge comes in Bronze, Silver and Gold but I reckon that the only awarded Gau Hannover badge was in Gold with the Bronze version being a "tinnie". My reasoning is because Dr. Doehle only shows the Gold version in his book and the example I have comes with it's citation which does not mention the grade but does show a Gold badge on the cover. Also, the Bronze versions are far too common.I'll post some pics.Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Stan, you're correct about the material of the badge.I've also noticed other East Prussia variations out there other than the Wachtler & Lange made pieces.I've never been 100% comfortable with them.You've out gunned me Stan, I've just about run out of things to post ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WAR LORD Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I would like to hop in on the Osthannover Gau Badge. This was indeed pressented in Bronze Silver and Gold. As to Stans statement, "My reasoning is because Dr. Doehle only shows the Gold version in his book". This Book leaves a number of things in the air.The solid backs are a bit of an inigma. Still go with the tines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGibbs Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 YumLove these political badges, however I think for some personal reason, the Osthannover badge is the least striking, dunno why, I just don't like it! How about the large wreathed 1923 badge used by many Gaus? Love that one!And the Wartheland - hmmmmmmm RegardsMatt Gibbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 YumLove these political badges, however I think for some personal reason, the Osthannover badge is the least striking, dunno why, I just don't like it! How about the large wreathed 1923 badge used by many Gaus? Love that one!And the Wartheland - hmmmmmmm RegardsMatt GibbsMatt,It took a long time for me to get around to posting these pics but better late than never!Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 1925Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 This is not, strictly speaking, a Gau badge.Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 My Gau badge Ostannover.I don't think, that it is only a tinnie.Regards Uwe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCz Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 A super thread - - my grateful thanks to you all for sharing some wonderful pieces. All I can boast are the Gau Munich and Essen badges and I been collecting 30 plus years !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Cheers Stan for adding those photos some great shots of some rare pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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