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L006262 RLB AMTSRÄGER LAPEL PIN.
(Aufschlagnadel)BACKGROUND: Formed in late 1932 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Ministry of Aviation), under the control of Hermann Göring. On April 29TH 1933 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was renamed RLB, Reichs Luftschutz Bund, (National Air Raid Protection League), and was given status as an official, national, organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defence. The RLB remained a voluntary organization with a small cadre of paid, full-time, uniformed, officials to oversee the organizations functions until June 1935 when obligatory service was introduced.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly, 29mm wide, die struck, gilt washed, alloy construction RLB eagle lapel pin.
Eagle is clutching the 2nd patter RLB sunburst with a black enamel swastika. The reverse of the pin is well marked with the embossed, unknown, manufacturer’s logo, and, "Ges. Gesch.", indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt (Protected by Law). The reverse is complete with its original 50mm rifled pin. Nice example.GRADE **** PRICE $37.00
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