Golden Party Badge

The Golden Party Badge was a special badge of the Nazi Party. It was worn by the first one hundred thousand members of the party (these were denoted by the party members' number stamped on the reverse), and by other individuals at the discretion of Adolf Hitler (these badges had the initials 'A.H.' stamped on the reverse).

Related Topics:
Nazi Party - Adolf Hitler

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The Golden Party Badge was the basic Nazi Party Badge with the addition of a gold wreath completely encircling the badge. The badge was awarded in two sizes: 38mm for uniforms and 25mm for civilian jackets.

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It was because of this badge that the nickname "Golden Pheasants" was bestowed on its wearers (the Alte Kämpfer and those favored by the Führer: The Nazi Party Elite).

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Adolf Hitler's Golden Party Badge had the number 1.

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