MATCHED PAIR OF NSDAP GOLD PARTY BADGES BELONGING TO ORTSGRUPENLEITER HERBERT GRASSMANN COMPLETE WITH RED PRESENTATION BOX.

The large badge has been worn but it is still in extremely nice condition, the enamel centre shows slight wear but no damage, the oakleaf wreath still retains much original gilt finish. The reverse side is marked, GES GESCH and it is stamped with the original owners NSDAP membership number 57362, the pin fitting is still complete and in working order, the pin plate is maker marked, DESCHLER & SOHN MUNCHEN 9. The small 25mm badge is in almost mint condition, the enamel badge is in fine condition and the oakleaf wreath is in almost mint condition, the reverse side is stamped with the matching NSDAP number 57363, the pin is in perfect condition and the pin plate is marked, DESCHLER MUNCHEN 9. The red leatherette box was purchased separately some time ago in Germany and I have been waiting for a suitable matched pair of gold party badges to come along, I have an identical box in my own collection and if it was not for that I would have kept this box myself. This superb set of badges belonged to NSDAP political leader, Ortsgrupenleiter Herbert Grassmann, he was born on the 31.12.1896 in the state of Baden, he joined the NSDAP on the 2.3.1927 and received membership number 57362 and was the Ortsgrupenleiter Eberbach of Gau Baden, It appears that during the war he served in the Wehrmacht in France on occupation duties, he was probably too old for front line service. The set comes with some research comprising three photo copy documents concerning Ortsgrupenleiter Grassmann. This grouping is priced as a set comprising the pair of NSDAP badge and the rare red leatherette box and research documents, but I am also prepared to sell the pair of badges on there own for £4300.00 with the research documentation.(The box is not for sale separately as I am happy to keep this) Condition Exc++ or better.

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