Photographs of GPB's being worn

[RaymondG]

Hi

I thought it would be a nice idea to have members post up some images of the the GPB in wear.

If you are posting up your original images, then if it concerns you, then take a moment to water mark the image:)

Raymond

[RaymondG]

Here is one of mine.

The photograph I believe to be a early reprint, but what an image!

The image is also interesting as you can see a totenkopfring on his right hand, which is unusual in itself.

Raymond

[scowen]

Here's one I've had for many years. Interesting for the fact that he is wearing both sizes againt regulation.......

I actually bought it for the 1925 Gau in wear.

Cheers
Don

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Close up.......

[RaymondG]

What a fascinating photograph, Don.

I have not seen one like that before and so many thanks for posting it up.

Raymond

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Thanks Raymond.

Here's a chap that I've been trying to id for years. I have several of him some in SS uniform (here with cufftitle 7 but another with 3) plus others in a political uniform.......

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detail

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Here in the political uniform

[ServerAdmin]

So while I was at NARA messing around and seeing what was there, I found these pictures. I know nothing about them and unfortunately I do not even have any notes where they were in the archives. The interesting thing is that they seem to all be signed/autographed. I am not sure if the guy with the huge handlebar mustache is wearing a GPB or not as it was hard to tell, but it was on the same page as the rest, and the mustache is worth seeing at least. :D

Jason

[ServerAdmin]

More GPB holders from the NARA archives, including a female, along with a couple random pics that were in the same set.

Jason

[RaymondG]

Hi

That is excellent and many thanks for posting up your research. :thumbup:

Raymond

[StephenL]

Just back from holidays - here's Hess wearing it on the tie.

[StephenL]

Here is an unknown woman wearing the GPB.

[StephenL]

Sepp Dietrich wearing it on the pocket flap, contrary to regulations.

[StephenL]

Ritter von Epp, wearing it with his imperial decorations.

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Official portrait of Reichsfuhrer-SS Himmler.

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Reichsminister SS-Obergruppenführer Dr. jur. Hans Heinrich Lammers

Chef der Reichskanzlei

[RaymondG]

Another great set of photographs. Thanks for posting them, Stephen

If any members can identify the people in the unattributed images then that would be of great help

Raymond

[ServerAdmin]

Great additions Stephen!

As far as identity goes, the pictures I posted are signed but I am not good at reading German script. Hopefully someone can help. :)

Jason

[StephenL]

I'll put this here, although it may go in a new post of "regulations" concerning the GPB. This is the text in the 1937 Organisationsbuch der NSDAP relating to the wear of the GPB.

Sorry for the lack of translation. The information is pretty basic, saying the large version is worn on the pocket when in uniform, or on the tie when in uniform without a jacket (ie: brownshirt), and should be the only party badge worn.

[RaymondG]

Hi

I recently picked up some photographs of Golden Party Badges being worn.

If anyone can identify any of the recipients, then feel free to chip in and I can update the thread

[RaymondG]

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[RaymondG]

Hi

Here is one of Conti wearing his on his tie

Raymond

[RaymondG]

Not a great photograph, but here is one of Josef Bauer wearing his civilian GPB number 34.

Raymond

[RaymondG]

Hi

Just found this one of Pohl wearing his.

Raymond

[RaymondG]

Here is one of August Heißmeyer

[RaymondG]

Kurt Daluege

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Christian Weber

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Here is one of Brückner wearing a GPB on his tie.

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Here is one of Frank in civilian attire with his small GPB

[RaymondG]

Formal studio portrait of Heydrich.

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Colour image of Von Neurath

[RaymondG]

Kube with his GPB

[ServerAdmin]

wow, someone has been busy in the archiv. ;) Thanks for doing the research!