Description

A-20 Collection of NSDAP Gauleitung Political Leaders collar tabs. All red background with dark red piping. Includes: (1) Pair of Gauleiter. High relief two-toned gold embroidered eagle/swastika on two massive oak leaves. (See p55 of "Cloth Insignia of the NSDAP and SA" by LTC (Ret.) John R. Angolia.) (2) Single 2nd pattern Gauleiter. Dull gold metal device - eagle/oak leaves. (See p56. Possible prototype). (3) Haupt-Befehlsleiter. Pair. Embroidered cellon with gold bullion highlights. Four oak leaves and two oak leaf bars. With an "RZM" label. (4) Ober-Dienstleiter. Single - left side. Embroidered cellon with gold bullion highlights. Three oak leaves and one oak leaf bar. (5) Dienstleiter. Single - right side. Embroidered cellon with gold bullion highlights. Three oak leaves. "RZM" label. (6) Ober-Bereichsleiter. Single - left side. Embroidered cellon with gold bullion highlights. Two oak leaves and one oak leaf bar. (7) Haupt-Abschnittsleiter. Single - right side. Embroidered cellon with gold bullion highlights. One oak leaf and two oak leaf bars. (8) Complete series of 12 ranks of pairs of collar tabs from Abschnittsleiter to Haupt-befehlsleiter. All are the 4th pattern (1939-1945) with gilt metal eagle/swastika and oak leaf/bar devices. Eight of the pairs have an "RZM" label. (This collection is from the estate of a well-known and respected collector who assembled it over a period of years.) II

Condition

See description for I-III scale (III=poor)