Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Frauenschaft Member’s Badge Auction 64mm (w) x 121mm (l)

64mm (w) x 121mm (l) x 33mm (h)

it participated in the Battle of Stalingrad and as defensive operations after the Soviets broke up the front of the southern sector

The battalion was absorbed into the 4th Reserve Battalion and being fully depleted of all ranks was disbanded April 11th 1918 under General Order 82 of 1918

the obverse presents a superimposed white enamel cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant

The interior sidewall of the kepi is lined in a champagne-coloured linen

Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Frauenschaft Member’s Badge Auction 64mm (w) x 121mm (l)(NSDAP Frauenschaft Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central white enameled disc, overlaid by a black mobile swastika, situated within a red enameled ring bearing a silvered inscription of FRAUENSCHAFT N. S. D. A. P., the reverse with a rectangular baseplate accommodating a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 23 mm in diameter, demonstrating some flecking to the enamels, a rare badge in near extremely fine