the reverse is marked “GES GESCH STEINHAUER & LÜCK LÜDENSCHEID”
as well as surface wear overall
the reverse with a loop embroidered directly to the brocade
obverse illustrating a seated woman (Justice)
situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHUL AND STEADFAST”)
Germany, NSDAP. A Rare Membership Badge, by Rudolf Schanes GTRexclude the reverse is marked “GES(NSDAP Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked R. SCHANES, WIEN, LINZERSTR. 20, measuring 23 mm in diameter, demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, an example by a scarcely encountered manufacturer, in extremely fine condition.