Germany, Third Reich. A 1897-1937 Lindau 40Th Anniversary Celebration Badge Auction Archive Athough most survived the mining

Athough most survived the mining

His defence relied almost entirely on the argument that he was merely following orders in conformity to "the leader principle" (Führerprinzip) and his personal oath of loyalty to Hitler

better than very fine condition with a few age spots and some minor fraying at the top

lacquered and enameled

The whole relay was designed as a forum to publicly showcase the German ideology

Germany, Third Reich. A 1897-1937 Lindau 40Th Anniversary Celebration Badge Auction Archive Athough most survived the miningA 1897 1937 Lindau Erinnerung an den 40. Grndungstag badge; silvered tombac; horizontal pinback; maker marked A. Rettenmaier, Schw. Gmnd on reverse; measuring 46 mm x 34 mm; better than very fine condition.