Germany, Third Reich. A 1925-1935 10-Year Gau Essen Badge By Hoffstätter Of Bonn GTRexclude crazing evident in the red

crazing evident in the red enamels on the cross and in the white enamels on the arm at 7 o'clock

1914 for local protection duties

founded in 1572 by Emmanuel Philibert

the arms scaled and housing ball finials at the points

The seal is secured in place inside a circular copper container

Germany, Third Reich. A 1925-1935 10-Year Gau Essen Badge By Hoffstätter Of Bonn GTRexclude crazing evident in the redA fine quality manufacture 10 year Commemorative Gau Essen badge; in gilt aluminum; vertical pinback; maker marked Hoffsttter of Bonn on the reverse; measuring 52. 70 mm x 30. 73 mm; weighing 4. 2 grams; a well preserved example; in overall near extremely fine condition.