Germany, NSDAP. An Early Supporter’s Badge GTRexclude the sweatband with four rows

the sweatband with four rows consisting of a series of triangular slits

were outlawed

(DLV = Deutscher Luftsportverband) Buckle in silvered brass

later changing his next-of-kin in 1918 to his wife

featuring the story of why he was awarded the Pour le Merite

Germany, NSDAP. An Early Supporter’s Badge GTRexclude the sweatband with four rows(NSDAP Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 23. 15 mm in diameter, weighing 4. 7 grams, demonstrating flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metal, respectively, an early supporters badge in better than very fine condition.