Germany, Third Reich. A Gau Essen Honour Badge, Gold Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter United Republic of (Jubiläumsabzeichen)

(Jubiläumsabzeichen)

constructed of a nickel silver wreath and eagle

Upon her return to service

surmounted by the Austrian-Hungarian imperial crown with enameled details

catch broken off otherwise very fine

Germany, Third Reich. A Gau Essen Honour Badge, Gold Grade, By Ferdinand Hoffstätter United Republic of (Jubiläumsabzeichen)(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.