ChrisKelly Posted December 14, 2024 Posted December 14, 2024 (edited) "In Hitler's biographical book, Mein Kampf, he declared that his Nazi Party membership was number '7.' During the creation of his personal .750 gold Nazi Party Badge, it was stamped with number '7' and his facsimile signature. In 1970, this badge was sold to a prominent German collector. The sale, along with photographs, was documented in Klaus D. Patzwall [de]'s book, The Golden Party Badge. There has been, however, an incorrect assumption that Hitler's Golden Party Badge was numbered '1.' This belief stems from Hitler being re-issued Nazi membership '1' during the reformation of the NSDAP in 1925. Additional claims that his badge number was '1' come from several US militaria websites. They cite a single article which was printed in The Times of London in 2005. The authors of the news article stated that his Golden Party Badge according to Russian sources, was numbered '1.' The Times article also stated that the badge was stolen in 2005, right before being displayed at the State Archive of the Russian Federation Museum. The Russians reportedly explained that the guards thought the alarm was activated by a cat and this is why the break in was ignored. Oddly, according to the article, after the theft was reported, the Federal Security Service insisted the stolen badge was a copy. No known photographs from the Russian archives show the reverse of Hitlers party badge as being numbered '1.' Adolf Hitler's personal Golden Party Badge. In 2004, Hitler's numbered '7' badge was auctioned by Hermann Historica, in Munich, Germany. The sale included written, sworn statements of authenticity by two persons very close to Hitler when he was the leader of Nazi Germany. These statements were made by Heinz Linge, Hitler's personal Valet and Reichs Press Photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann Jr., close friend of Hitler and son of Hitler's personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann, Sr. In Linge's sworn statement, he explained that, as the valet responsible for dressing Hitler daily, he was able to verify that the special .750 fine gold, number '7' party badge was worn by Hitler from 1937 until his death in 1945. Anni Winter Hitler Golden Party Pins. An additional statement regarding Hitler's personal badges was given by his long-time housekeeper Anni Winter, also mentioned in Hitler's Private Will and Testament. Winter was arrested by Bavarian State Authorities for theft of Hitler documents and artifacts from his home in Munich. Winter claimed the items in question were given to her by Hitler. A court battle ensued which lasted over 3 years. Listed in a signed 1953 attestation of items given to her by Hitler, were his small and large pre-1937 golden party badges described as numbered '7.'" "The only makers of the Golden Party Badge were the firms Joseph Fuess and Deschler & Sohn, both located in Munich." Sources: https://www.usmbooks.com/hitler_memorabilia.html https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Party_Badge https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Party_Badge Edited December 15, 2024 by ChrisKelly
TracA Posted December 15, 2024 Posted December 15, 2024 Chris, Fascinating. Thanks for posting this. Tracy 1
Alex K Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Interesting read, but there is still much speculation, as to the realities it seems, I would expect that in common with other top nazis, he had numerous examples of bling lying around for use on numerous uniforms in numerous locations, like Goering https://www.quora.com/Why-did-Hitler-give-his-gold-party-badge-to-Magda-Goebbels-instead-of-Joseph-Goebbels-before-he-killed-himself
VtwinVince Posted January 20 Posted January 20 I thought Hitler 'bestowed' his badge on Magda Goebbels before he killed himself.
ChrisKelly Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 (edited) Adolf Hitler passing out his goldene parteiabzeichen is probably akin to what's in the video below. Edited January 21 by ChrisKelly
Alex K Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) Yes he did present it to Magda, interestingly, the Russians have one of his fieldgrey jackets and peaked cap (stuffed in a suitcase) they found in the bunker, it has been publicly displayed, the jacket is complete with gbp, ek1 an black wound badge, whatever went up in flames when he n wife were cremated was readily replaceable Edited January 21 by Alex K
Alex K Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) Slight addendum, the gpb is not attached to the tunic, others badges are, (memory lapse) Edited January 21 by Alex K
Siegfried Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) On 19/01/2025 at 00:17, Alex K said: So what's your point, other then more theories and myth on the subject? Edited January 23 by Siegfried
Siegfried Posted January 23 Posted January 23 As a historian, I appreciate any solid information on Hitlers personal medals and where they are now?
Alex K Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) The problem here, is that nearly 80 years have passed, many things have been said or written by those who were there, those that heard as third parties, and speculators, often with conflicting results, there are now, as far as we know, no living participants, so will a definitive answer ever be truly known, in my opinion I doubt it, maybe I'm wrong Edited January 23 by Alex K
Siegfried Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Yes it has been almost 80 years and many things have been said and written. Fortunately there is still solid information and documentation coming to light, by WWII descendants who previously just wanted to forget or not get involved. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation written by those who don't have all the facts and are ill informed. We must rely on solid verifiable information not bs theory or speculation.
ChrisKelly Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 (edited) I found this. It might help. Source: http://themarshalsbaton.com/Hitler Uniform.htm#:~:text=In the pre-war years,of all the German forces. Below, 11 images: "This uniform and personality grouping was found in Hitler’s Munich residence and brought back by US Army veteran Philip Benjamin Lieber, in 1945. Originally sold to Mohawk Arms in the 1970s, the uniform and grouping has since transitioned to Wolfe and Hardin in the 1990s and now resides in the Gottlieb collection. (Courtesy Craig Gottlieb)" Below, 7 images: "An assortment of three different tunics that belonged to Hitler, all of which now reside in a Russian museum and were captured from Hitler’s bunker by Soviet forces. The brown stains are fire damage from an attempt by the SS guards to burn the bunker prior to its capture. (Photos © RUSFRONT. Please see the Russian book “Trophies of the Second World War” for more information)" Edited January 24 by ChrisKelly
ChrisKelly Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 (edited) Addendum: "NBC 7 San Diego [California] ‘Pawn Stars' Antiques Dealer Defends Decision to Auction Uniform Worn by Hitler “If you don’t get a little bit creeped out when you hold Hitler’s hat, for example, you’re not a human being,” the dealer said. By Rafael Avitabile • Published September 27, 2019 • Updated on September 27, 2019 at 11:23 pm A Del Mar-based military antiques dealer is defending his decision to auction off a Nazi uniform worn by Adolf Hitler, dismissing the idea that he is profiting off the Holocaust. Military antique dealer Craig Gottleib is a recognizable face on the History Channel show “Pawn Stars.” He’s owned and auctioned pieces from the furthest reaches of American military history, such as a flagpole salvaged from the Battle of Chapultepec in the Mexican-American War that inspired the United States Marine Corps’ “Marines’ Hymn.” He also owns a military uniform once worn by former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. Though Gottleib has had his hands on some of history’s most interesting relics, he says auctioning off Hitler’s uniform will be the pinnacle of his career. While Gottleib is excited about the prospect of Hitler’s uniform fetching millions of dollars on the auction block, some people say the vile acts the uniform’s original owner is associated with are cause to jettison the artifact from existence. “People have suggested they should be burnt. Well, you know what? I think that’s just wrong and silly. If you gave me $3 million to burn these artifacts, I’d say, ‘No thank you. Not interested.’ They’re that important,” Gottleib said. The discomfort surrounding the uniform and all it’s connected to isn’t lost on Gottleib. He understands the evil his artifacts once represented and can empathize with those who are pained by the site of them. But Gottleib maintains he isn’t profiting off that evil, and insists he's helping preserve history that, despite its heinousness, should never be forgotten. After all, he said, “It’s not the artifact that’s responsible for what Hitler did." “These items are touchpoints to history, and they preserve history in a very concrete way. And so these artifacts are not collectibles, really. Once you go to this level, they are historical artifacts in the public domain.” “If you don’t get a little bit creeped out when you hold Hitler’s hat, for example, you’re not a human being,” Gottleib added. “The very first time I held this in my hands, it did exactly what I said these artifacts do. They’re little time machines; they transport me into history and give me a concrete connect point to the person, place, events of the second World War.” Gottleib said there are several well-documented photographs featuring Hitler wearing the exact uniform that is up for auction, and said the uniform was, without a doubt, “present at events that changed history.” He says at the end of World War II the Nazis destroyed many of Hitler’s personal belongings and very few uniforms survived. The one in Gottleib’s possession was taken from Hitler’s apartment in Munich, Germany, by a Jewish First Lieutenant and brought back to the U.S. “If you’re not careful history can disappear,” Gottleib said. Copyright © 2025 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All rights reserved. " Source: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/adolf-hitler-nazi-germany-uniform-auction-sale-craig-gottleib-pawn-stars-holocaust/153123/?amp=1 Additional Reading: https://www.quora.com/What-happened-to-Hitlers-uniforms-Where-are-they Edited January 24 by ChrisKelly
ChrisKelly Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 Keep in mind that Mein Kampf made Hitler a wealthy millionaire in the late 1920s/early 1930s. As his influence and power expanded, so did his bank account. Check out the additional reading below. This gets beyond Robin Leach/"Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous" ridiculous. Seriously out-of-control. Nonetheless real, not imagined. That's how much "stuff" is out there, somewhere, and it surfaces occasionally. Additional Reading: https://paulmullins.wordpress.com/2015/06/08/the-trinkets-of-evil-eva-brauns-underwear-and-dark-heritage/ https://www.alexautographs.com/auction-lot/eva-braun-s-lace-panties_BE64FC1AFF https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-49755334.amp https://nypost.com/2019/09/19/eva-brauns-used-panties-sold-at-auction/ https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2017/11/21/time-hitlers-mercedes-eva-brauns-undies-came-indianapolis/880705001/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7462617/amp/Silk-knickers-nightie-worn-Adolf-Hitlers-mistress-Eva-Braun-auction.html
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