A German Relic Anti Partisan Badge

(CS1263) A what appears to be a very rare Relic Gold Anti Partisan Badge in gc. The badge is in zinc with a gold or gilt wash that is about 30% intact. The badge has been used and worn in service and it looks to have been polished . This is the classic text book Junker type with the slight twist to the sword and is the semi hollow back type. This style is shown in the following books, Detlev Niemann`s "Price Guide, Germany 1871-1945 Orders, Decorations, Award Documents, Miniatures and Cases of issue" vol 3 on pages 671-674, "Fuhrer and Fatherland, Military Awards of the Third Reich" by LTC John R Angollia and shown on pages 106-108, also " German Combat Awards 1935-45" by Alan Beadle and shown on pages 107-112., "The Anti Partisan Badge " by Antonio Scapini and this type is shown on pages 94-98. To name a few, The badge measures 58.20 mm high by 49.84mm wide and weighs in at 30 grams approx around the edge it has grinding marks in a regular pattern . The award also has a Non-magnetic broad blade bango type pin and square wire hook mounted onto a plate thats then solderd to the back . . It has the die fault shown in these books like flat headed snake, sword twist, but the badge is well worn and detailing need to be studied under a magnifying glass to confirm them. Priced for condition GBP £1650.00 (UK Pounds)