The "German days" (1./2. September) were originally celebrated to commemorate the battles of Sedan (1./2. September 1870) and Tannenberg (28.Aug.- 2. Sept. 1914).
1923 wasn't that the year when hitler took over power? I see the nazi cross on it ---early period nazi "pride" item--- put out to "inspire" pride in past germany military battles of the past.---- very interesting a pity that in germany such items are illegal-- as a historic item its quite interesting ---items like that keep you from "forgeting" your past---so that way you don't ever repeat it again.
Very nice find, I have found a few similar here in Germany, neat piece of history. Here's the good part, my work colleague lives in Neustadt An Der Aisch where your badge comes from, he will get a laugh when I tell him him about the badge. HH, Mike
Hey 88irocarmy...I was station there from 1969 until 1972 with the 82nd Engineers. Been looking at Google World and it sure looks like it changed a bit.
As to the pin, when I was stationed in Bamberg there were a few shops that sold Nazi pins and everyone of the pins had the swastika covered with tape. Wish I'd bought one... Oh well; thought I'd share that tidbit.