This is an authentic & slightly rare, early version of the Deutschen Volksgemeinschaft (D.V.G.) membership badge worn by those residents of the Alsace-Lorraine region of France desiring unification with Germany. Produced following the German occupation of the region in 1941.
Description:
Constructed of a die struck nickel-silver base & silver washed that contains red, white, and black enamel work.
Obverse: Depicts red-translucent pebbled mobile swastika on a white backing, encircled by: “D.V.G. Westmark (Lothr.)” on a black backing.
Reverse: Slightly concave w/original pin attachment & soldered catch plate in tact.
Maker Mark: "W. Redo, Saarlautern”.
Measurements (approximate):
Dia: 15/16"
HISTORY:
The D.V.G. (Deutschen Volksgemeinschaft) or "German National Community" was an organization of ethnic Germans from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France who sought unification with Germany. Following the German occupation of the region (Reichsgau Westmark, Saarland/Rheinpfal,z and CdZ-Area Lothringen) on 1 March 1941, residents were afforded German citizenship by becoming members of the D.V.G. Although not formally associated with the NSDAP, they produced a membership badge by replicating the NSDAP membership badge only reversing the color scheme.
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World War 2 (Nazi Germany) Enamel
NSDAP D.V.G. Westmark (Lothr.)
Membership Badge (Early Version)
$160.00 (Firm)
Introduced after German occupation of
Alsace-Lorraine region of France in 1941
Residents were afforded German citizenship
by becoming members of the D.V.G.
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