German Weimar Republic Period Freikorps Schlageter Badge 2nd Type
$397.97
Weimar Freikorps Schlageter badge; second type; an oval badge constructed of silvered bronze with very fine details; the obverse with a Christian cross, inscribed “Schlageter”. Added campaign bars for “Spartakus” dated “1919/23” and “Rhein/Ruhr” dated “1923/24” with crossed swords within a wreath consisting of laurel leaves on the left side, and oak leaves on the right side, separated by a bow on the bottom. The reverse plain, with a vertical pinback; clearly marked “Paul Küst Abzeichen Ordenfabrik Berlin, S.W. 19” and marked “Ges. Gesch.” on the reverse; measuring 48.34 mm (w) x 60.58 mm (h); weighing 34.7 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.
The Schlageter Badge is named after Albert Leo Schlageter. He served as a lieutenant in the First World War and later in several Freikorps between 1919 and 1923. Schlageter participated in sabotage against the French occupation of the Ruhr area, was caught and executed. He became a martyr of the national socialist movement, even though he had had no ties to them prior to his death.
A former Freikorps comrade of Schlageter, Hans Oskar Hauenstein, established a Schlageter association and museum that became very popular among former Freikorps members.
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