Ground dug pre RZM NSDAP party pin

**Glenn66** · 06-08-2011, 11:13 AM

I yesterday received this party pin, ground dug from Stalingrad and I'd like some information if possible. It's a non RZM marked item so that makes it early (obviously pre-1943) given it went into the ground before January '43.

I can't make out the lettering on the pin plate. 'GESCHUTZ'? and the other side is even worse, I think it might be something like "GES??ZLICH'? Can anyone tell me what the correct markings should be and what they signify, if anything?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-08-2011 11:13 AM

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**Woolgar** · 06-08-2011, 01:16 PM

Hi Glenn

As you say it looks like a nice early badge.

Geschutz means artillery, military unit responsible for operating large arms and missiles, gun; cannon, large gun

Not sure what the first word is

Nick

**HPL2008** · 06-08-2011, 10:08 PM

Nothing to do with a Geschütz (gun). It says "GESETZLICH GESCHÜTZT", which is what the abbreviated version "GES. GESCH." stands for as well. It literally translates as "protected by law" and means that a product is registered or patented.

**Woolgar** · 06-08-2011, 10:12 PM

by HPL2008

Nothing to do with a Geschütz (gun). It says "GESETZLICH GESCHÜTZT", which is what the abbreviated version "GES. GESCH." stands for as well. It literally translates as "protected by law" and means that a product is registered or patented.

Once again thankyou for your enlightenment

Nick