Lot 180

Vintage 1930's Original WWII German 1st Pattern RLB Lapel Enamel Stick Pin w/ Ges. Gesch Mark

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Vintage 1930's Original WWII German 1st Pattern RLB Lapel Enamel Stick Pin w/ Ges. Gesch Mark

Starting Bid: $25

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August 4, 2025 5:00 PM EDT
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Canandaigua, NY, US

Description:

Formed in late 1932 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Ministry of Aviation), under the control of Hermann Göring. On April 29TH 1933 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was renamed RLB, Reichs Luftschutz Bund, (National Air Raid Protection League), and was given status as an official, national, organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defence. The RLB remained a voluntary organization with a small cadre of paid, full-time, uniformed, officials to oversee the organizations functions until June 1935 when obligatory service was introduced. On its formation in 1933 a distinctive organizational emblem was developed that utilized the initials RLB positioned above a canted swastika on a sunburst patterned base until late 1938 or early 1939 when a new pattern organizational emblem was introduced which eliminated the initials and enlarged the swastika. Presumably this stick pin was for wear by RLB member’s when in civilian clothes. Roughly, 24mm diameter, die struck alloy construction, first pattern, (circa 1933-1938/39), RLB emblem, visor cap insignia with bright silver washed and mid-blue enameled finishes. Forty-eight-point, silver washed, sunburst pattern with the superimposed, stylized, mid-blue enameled, initials, “RLB” to the center, positioned above a small, canted, mid-blue, enameled, swastika. Original rifled stick-pin device complete. Marked, ‘Ges. Gesch’ and maker name. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 24mm diameter
  • Condition: Good - Very Good Condition with some patina on the stick

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