Cased First Pattern Third Reich Defense Economy Leader Badge (Wehrwirtschaftsführer Abzeichen) by C.E. Junker with Stickpin
$2,200.00
The badge is the first pattern of the award, executed in aluminum with a gilt finish. The reverse of the badge bears the LDO manufacturer code of “2”, reflecting production by the firm of C.E. Junker. The LDO code is positioned over an impressed political eagle and swastika. The obverse of the badge shows some wear to the gilt finish. The badge is within its original leather case, bearing a political eagle and swastika in gilt on the lid. The badge is accompanied by its stickpin. The stickpin badge is mounted on a knurled pin which is slightly bent, and the reverse of the stickpin badge bears the LDO manufacturer code of “5”, indicating production by the firm of Hermann Wernstein. Overall both the set and the case are in very good condition.