Germany, Nsdap. A Political Leader’s Visor Cap Insignia

(NSDAP Mützenabzeichen für Politische Leiter). A lot of five insignia for an NSDAP Political Leader’s visor cap, including:

1. A peak eagle insignia, constructed of gilded aluminum, the reverse retaining all three attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/72” for Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart, measuring 65 mm (w) x 34 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

2. A wreath and cockade, constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/16” for Dr. Franke & Co., Lüdenscheid, measuring 114 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

3. A chinstrap, constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled gold bullion wire, adjusted with dual sliding knots, and fastened into loops at each end for cap attachment, unmarked, measuring 330 mm in total length.

4. Two side buttons to accommodate the chinstrap, each constructed of gilded magnetic metal and retaining a butterfly-style attachment clip on the reverse, both bearing period marks on the reverse and measuring 14 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.