NSDAP Gautag Westfalen-Süd Dortmund 1936 Badge – Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid (High Quality Design)
€55,00
Original NSDAP Gautag badge for Westfalen-Süd, issued for the rally held in Dortmund, 19–21 June 1936.
Die-stamped aluminium construction with an unusually elaborate geometric design, featuring a central medieval armored figure flanked by architectural elements and red-painted vertical inscription:
“Gautag Westfalen-Süd – Dortmund 19–21.6.1936”
Reverse clearly maker marked Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid, one of the premier badge manufacturers of the period.
Complete with original pinback.
Condition is very good, with strong detail, intact paint, and only light age-related wear. A particularly clean and well-preserved example (see images).
A visually striking and higher-quality Gau rally tinnie, standing out from more typical, simpler designs of the era.
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Gautage were large-scale regional gatherings organized by the NSDAP, bringing together members from a specific Gau (administrative region).
This badge relates to Gau Westfalen-Süd, with Dortmund serving as a major industrial and political center in the Ruhr region.
By 1936, such events had evolved into highly structured displays of political organization and propaganda, often incorporating local symbolism and historical imagery. The use of a medieval armored figure reflects the regime’s emphasis on linking contemporary ideology with perceived Germanic historical traditions.
Badges like this were issued for participation and served as both identification and commemorative items. More elaborate designs, such as this example, were typically produced by higher-quality manufacturers and are more sought after today.
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