Custom cased outstanding Veterans 25 Year Gorget Type I with decorations.
The Veterans 25 Year Gorget was worn by standard bearers of the Nazi organization for military veterans, the DRKB (Deutscher Reichskriegerbund), later renamed the Nationalsozialistischer Reichskriegerbund (NSRKB). It would have been worn on the uniform of those entrusted with carrying unit flags and standards at Party rallies, and in parades. The Veterans Gorget Type I was introduced in 1937. It’s made of polished metal with a silver finish and features a central enamel device with a swastika surmounted by the Kyffhäuser monument in Saxony, a symbol of the national veterans organization. Above this is a separate enameled emblem with the numeral “25” indicating that the veteran that wore this had entered service in 1912 or before, and had survived the entirety of WWI! The enamel device is flanked on both sides by stamped metal ornamentation featuring furled flags- Imperial era flags on the left, and the new Nazi banners on the right. The original blue felt backing on the reverse is present, there is some soiling that looks like it is from period wear and use. There is one retaining hook to fasten the gorget to the uniform, it has a stamped numeral “1” which is presumably a manufacturer code. This Veterans 25 Year Gorget is complete with its original chain, which has a very bold and striking design of alternating Iron Crosses and large static swastikas. The finish on the chain is very bright, giving this example a particularly striking look. The overall condition is outstanding, with only extremely slight wear to the finish on the high points, and perfect enamel.
Along with descibed above gorget You will receive 5 veterans badges and visor cap wretch. All in highly collectible condition.
As mentioned above case is custom made to store and display whole grouping.
