HISTORY OF GAU BADGES

Map of Nazi Germany showing its administrative subdivisions, the Gaue and Reichsgaue

The leaders of Nazi political districts (known as the Gauleiter) were empowered to bestow Gau Badges for a variety of services rendered to the local political organization. Such Gau Badges were issued in Silver and Gold with some issuances in Bronze. Very rarely were Gau Badges issued in Gold with Diamonds. These were civilian badges and not worn on military uniforms with the exception of the SS who were given permission to wear a mixture of civilian & military badges. Originally there were 33 Gaus and later 43 Gau Badges.The most "important" of these badges is the 1923 version in gold and silver. It marked the ill fated "Beer Hall Putsch" for which Hitler was jailed. Many Gauleiters also made a habit of issuing "Day Badges" or "Rally Badges" that are now referred to as 'tinnies'.

HIGH QUALITY, WELL-MADE GERMAN MILITARY AND PARAMILITARY PINS AND BADGES. These post-war production pins and badges are made to exceed the quality made during the Third Reich. These same pins have been found aged, authenticated, and being sold for outrageous prices by unscrupulous dealers and auction houses around the world. Pins and badges of better quality can not be found anywhere at any price!

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Regalia: (GAU) - East Prussia Badge

Made in the USA. Each of these beauties is hand crafted and custom made so please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

This badge was instituted in 1938 by Gauleiter Erich Koch. These badges came only in silver and was awarded to around 1000 folks. The badge shows the national eagle spreadwinged over the coat of arms of East Prussia.

Details: Made to original (historically accurate) specifications, die struck, approximate size 1-3/4 inches x 1-1/4 inches, with pin back.

$38.00 +s/h

Collect your own piece of Adolf Hitler's nazi "war booty".

It is not un-common to find these post-war nazi reproductions "aged" and offered for sale at outrageous prices by unscrupulous dealers and auction houses.

Find more historical reproduction pins, badges and divisional insignia from Hitler's Third Reich on the other Regalia pages.

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Attics, basements, and garages have served as resting places for original nazi war souvenirs, booty, trophies, and collectibles liberated by soldiers during the war with Hitler. Each item had a story, like the GI who picked up a pistol from a dead German Waffen SS officer, took a nazi flag from a town square, or found Hitler's personal copy of Mein Kampf from his night stand at the Berghoff. Even after all these years nazi relics still capture our imagination.

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