{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-nsdap-party-flag-enamel-stickpin-ges-gesch-marked","title":"Original WWII German NSDAP Party Flag Enamel Stickpin- “Ges.Gesch” Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNSDAP Party flag stickpin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring the familiar red Party flag with central white disc and black swastika. This example is particularly desirable because the reverse is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperiod marked “GES. GESCH.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an abbreviation for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGesetzlich Geschützt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“legally protected”), indicating the design was legally registered\/protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe badge is constructed in the form of a waving flag with raised silver-colored borders and flagstaff. The obverse features attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etranslucent red enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the textured metal beneath to remain visible, while the central white and black emblem is sharply defined. Raised folds along the edges give the flag a three-dimensional appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse has a silver-colored finish and retains its original-style \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong straight stickpin attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intended for wear through a lapel, tie, or civilian garment. The attachment point shows the circular mounting hardware clearly on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“GES. GESCH.” marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an important feature and is consistent with markings encountered on period German badges and other protected-design items. No specific manufacturer’s name or RZM number is visible, so we would not attribute this example to a particular maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly on the obverse. The red enamel remains bright with strong coloration and the central swastika remains crisp. There is expected age-related surface wear, minor enamel wear, oxidation and patina. The long stickpin remains intact. The reverse shows age toning and wear around the attachment point. Please review photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very attractive small piece of original-style German political memorabilia, particularly desirable due to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGes. Gesch. marked reverse and excellent visual presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43374504902733,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/017E1A87-8A92-46CA-A0BE-0BC9262657C6.jpg?v=1786124914","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-nsdap-party-flag-enamel-stickpin-ges-gesch-marked","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}