NSDAP Parteiabzeichen, what do you think?

[Reich]

Mates,

I just received this mid-condition NSDAP pin. What do you think? Does it look real to you?













Back says M1/34

Thanks!

[WillC]

Looks bad to me....

[Reich]

Looks bad to me....

I bought it off MilitaryItems.com. Is it a known/reliable seller?

[Erno]

It is a fine original badge by Karl Wurster (M1/34).

[WillC]

Dont know... never heard of them, im used to them always having gold lettering.

[Reich]

It is a fine original badge by Karl Wurster (M1/34).

Thanks, very reassuring to read!

Dont know... never heard of them, im used to them always having gold lettering.

Same here, it feels original but most that I've seen are a bit glossier than this one.

[Erno]

Keep in mind that these were manufactured in two basic types: pre- and early-war, which were enamel over (usually) brass, and mid- and late-war examples, which were painted zinc. The enamel ones are naturally of a much higher quality.

[Reich]

Keep in mind that these were manufactured in two basic types: pre- and early-war, which were enamel over (usually) brass, and mid- and late-war examples, which were painted zinc. The enamel ones are naturally of a much higher quality.

Yeah, there is definitely a zinc feel to it. I was hoping that it wasn't just a fake!

Thanks again for the info!

[WillC]

Well, I need to read up a bit more... sorry for that false acusation my friend.

[Reich]

Well, I need to read up a bit more... sorry for that false acusation my friend.

No worries mate, any kind of input is appreciated.