$85.00
Condition: Excellent +
In stock
Product Description: An exceptionally fine NSDAP Political Cap Edelweiss Badge, expertly struck in lightweight metal and displaying exceptional craftsmanship throughout. The obverse shows stamped construction, defined by Edelweiss flower centered. The surfaces remain original with a subtle patina giving this badge a nice look.
The reverse is fitted with the original pin intact and undisturbed. The central flower retains its original finish, confirming the badge’s complete and unaltered condition. Back is marked Reu Heubach Metall on reverse.
This NSDAP Political Cap Edelweiss Badge rates as excellent + condition. Entirely original and uncleaned, the badge is preserved is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Gettysburg Museum of History. A highly desirable and historically significant specimen from the formative period of the NSDAP.
Historical Description: During World War II, German sleeve insignia served as key identifiers of unit affiliation, specialization, and honors across the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, and other military organizations. Worn on the upper or lower sleeves of uniforms, these patches included branch insignia like the Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss, specialist trade badges, campaign cuff titles (e.g., “Afrika,” “Kreta”), and foreign volunteer insignia. Produced in embroidered, printed, or machine-woven formats—most notably by BeVo Wuppertal—these insignia combined functionality with symbolism. As the war progressed, materials and production methods became more simplified, but sleeve insignia remained a vital aspect of German military uniform tradition and are now highly sought after by collectors.
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