Original German League Of German's In Hungary Membership Badge
SKU: 941
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Robert Döring of Lüdenscheid, Germany
Markings: REDO, Ges GESCH
Manufacturer Year: 1930's
Material: stamped non-ferrous metal with enamel painted
Condition: Very Good
Price: $75.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Code: PS25
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
Offered here is an original German League of Germans in Hungary membership badge, a desirable period political and ethnic-German organization badge associated with the German community in Hungary during the Third Reich era. This example is in excellent condition and retains strong original detail and an attractive period appearance.
The badge is marked on the reverse “REDO” and “GES. GESCH.” The REDO marking is associated with Robert Döring of Lüdenscheid, Germany, a manufacturer known for producing badges, medals, insignia, and related metal items. The abbreviation “Ges. Gesch.” (Gesetzlich Geschützt) translates approximately as “legally protected” or “registered/protected design.”
Historical Background
The Volksbund der Deutschen in Ungarn, generally translated as the League/Federation of Germans in Hungary, was established in 1938 as an organization representing the ethnic German, or Volksdeutsche, population living in Hungary. During the Second World War, the organization became increasingly influenced by National Socialist Germany and played an important role within Hungary's German-speaking communities.
Membership badges such as this were worn to identify members of the organization and today survive as interesting artifacts documenting the complicated political and social history of the ethnic German population of wartime Hungary.
Construction & Markings
This is a period-manufactured metal membership badge featuring the organization's distinctive design. The reverse retains its original pin attachment and is clearly manufacturer marked:
REDO
GES. GESCH.
The REDO maker marking adds additional collector interest, particularly for collectors who specialize in maker-marked German political and Volksdeutsche insignia.
Condition
This example is in excellent condition, displaying crisp design details and an attractive original finish. The reverse remains well preserved, including the maker markings and pin assembly. Any minor age-related wear is consistent with an authentic period badge and does not detract from its overall appearance.
Collector Significance
Original membership insignia connected with German organizations outside the borders of the German Reich represent a specialized area of Third Reich collecting. This League of Germans in Hungary membership badge is particularly appealing because of its identifiable REDO / Ges. Gesch. markings and excellent state of preservation.
An excellent original example for a collection of WWII German political insignia, Volksdeutsche artifacts, Hungarian-German history, membership badges, or maker-marked Third Reich memorabilia.
Key Features:
- Original period German membership badge
- League/Federation of Germans in Hungary
- Associated with the Volksbund der Deutschen in Ungarn
- Reverse marked REDO
- Marked GES. GESCH.
- Maker associated with Robert Döring, Lüdenscheid
- Original pin attachment
- Excellent condition
- Desirable maker-marked Volksdeutsche collectible
