Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Commemorative Badges Hold The metal “smiling” skull was

The metal “smiling” skull was worn on the beret surrounded by a gold embroidered bullion wreath

in turn surrounding a mobile swastika circumscribed by an inscription of “TREU

Many of the practices and ideals set forth by the ARP lived on beyond the War thorough Civil Defence during the Cold War and still exist today in civilian organizations in the United Kingdom and the United States

1917 to February 20

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Commemorative Badges Hold The metal “smiling” skull was(Erinnerungsabzeichen). A mixed lot of 14 commemorative badges, with examples constructed of aluminum, bronze, zink, and magnetic metal, reflecting an array of NSDAP, HJ, and Labour events and organizations, some demonstrating minor loss of finish, in overall near extremely fine condition.