Germany, Third Reich. A Gau Essen Honour Badge, Gold Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter United Republic of constructed of a nickel silver

constructed of a nickel silver wreath and eagle

(Jubiläumsabzeichen)

and the dates of when he joined

The matching trousers are constructed of black wool twill fabric and lined around the waistband with a cotton-blend fabric

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Germany, Third Reich. A Gau Essen Honour Badge, Gold Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter United Republic of constructed of a nickel silver(Gau Essen Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded aluminum, the obverse consisting of a sword bearing a mobile swastika on its hilt, overlaying crossed hammers bearing dates 1925 1935, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked HOFFSTTTER, BONN, measuring 31 mm (w) x 53 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in overall very fine condition.